queenbeeoffour 0 Posted January 8, 2006 How long did you wait before you went back to caffeine?! I was told only Decaf coffee/tea pre and post op, but have yet to find out when I can go back to leaded. I know it's a stomach irritant, but ... I live in the Seattle area (aka latteland) and I work graveyard - hello, I need my caffeine!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jill_S 1 Posted January 8, 2006 I waited about a month after surgery. I'm back on fully leaded coffee now, though since I rarely drink soda now, it's the only caffiene I get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLarla 22 Posted January 8, 2006 I'm trying to quit the beast completely. I just had my band removed and have to take Prevacid for 3 solid months because I had some esophageal erosions. coffee is really hard on the stomach. If you go back, maybe you can do a half-caf blend? Be nice to your pouch and belly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iluvharleys 15 Posted January 8, 2006 My doctor told me coffee/tea was ok, so I never went without it. I drink it every day, I would be a bear without it! I have read a couple of articles that say it is good for weight loss too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessiebear 2 Posted January 8, 2006 I've never had a problem with it & I was never told not to do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
queenbeeoffour 0 Posted January 8, 2006 Truth be told, I really don't need the caffeine. I like the taste of regular vs. Decaf. Since I've already been drinking decaf, I'm better off sticking with it. Point well taken, Delarla - I've followed your troubles and so sad to hear of what you have been through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jachut 487 Posted January 8, 2006 I had a cup of coffee the next morning after my surgery. My doc said it was OK too. I drink way less than I used to though because I want to be healthier all round, and I just dont have the room. I used to drink lots to waylay the hunger and now I dont need to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marimaru 7 Posted January 10, 2006 When I asked my doc what I should take for a headache after surgery he said to take tylenol or to drink a cup of coffee. I did find for a few months after surgery that it bothered my stomach when it was empty, so I cut it with milk some, but I don't have that issue anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdemzi 9 Posted January 13, 2006 I don't think I will ever go back to caffeine. I might have a diet coke every now and then about 6 months+ post op, but caffeine is highly addictive and just cutting out diet pop makes me lose a couple pounds very fast. I find I only crave pop when I am dehydrated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeatherGurl 0 Posted January 13, 2006 Has anyone else heard that caffeine just hides your hunger and will make you more hungry later? (therefore you will eat more later) Someone told me this the other day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
