Band erosion and Caffine...

[HeatherO 7]

I saw a reference to caffeine eroding the band twice in threads over the last year or two. However, the person that mentioned it did not back it up with any medical evidence or state that it came from their doctor . . . it was like heresay and I didn't take it seriously at all.

My doctor said caffeine is perfectely fine, but like everything else in life, it should be used in moderation. A cup or two a day should have no significant ill effect . . . a pot or two a day is a different story.

Also, if you think about it, if you are following the bandster rules of not drinking for a certain amount of time before or after meals, when you do drink, the caffeine is just washing relatively quickly through your stoma. Unless you have a blockage or are eating at the same time, it is not going to sit there long enough to have much of an impact.

I really think caffeine being specifically linked to erosion is erroneous information to be taken with a grain of salt.

[jimdd810 0]

I was told by my doctor that caffine aides in dehydration. That was the major reason for not having the caffine. As for the carbonation from pop stretching your stomach, think about it if it produces gas then that takes up space and can stretch your stomach. Case in point shake up a bottle of pop and see what happens.

Jim

[CapitolChick 1]

It is all junk speculation unless there is a credible study done.

Show me the JAMA baby!!

I would love to read that study.

[BroncosGalAndrea 0]

I was able to have coffee in the hospital after my surgery as soon as I was able to drink :smile:)

[married 0]

I asked my doctor specifically about coffee and he said to go ahead. He said there is no reason not to drink coffee.

[Big Momma is Shrinking 0]

coffee is acidic so sitting there on your stoma could, potentially cause issues. That said, you'd have to probably drink a lot of coffee.

Also, caffeine can play hell with your insulin, and given how we can only eat small amounts, best to keep your insulin level optimal for weight loss.

Unless you have blockage or your band is TOOO tight I do not see how it is possible for any liquids to "sit in your stoma"....

Our bands provide us with a small drain if you will....and liquids go down the drain quickly...hence the reason we are supposed to eat solid foods after the healing process verses liquids and sliders...or atleast this is whatI have been instructed by my Dr.