I have been reading posts and have come across several that indicate that the reason we are not able to drink caffeine is because it erodes the band. I would love someone to explain to me how a liquid that is ingested erodes a band that sits outside our stomach? This makes no sense. I would imagine that drinking too much caffeine is bad because it's a diuretic and we need as much Water and liquid as possible between meals but that is the only reason I can imagine for not drinking caffeine.

Can anyone tell me how caffeine gets on our band?

Thanks

Christy

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

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

Show me the JAMA baby!!

I would love to read that study.

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

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

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.