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Has anyone post surgery used 5 hour energy? I am a night shift RN who doesn't get much sleep and sometimes I'm just DYING at work. I used to use caffeine to get me through, but now I'm looking for a post band replacement.

Any suggestions?

BTW- please don't tell me to get more sleep. I LOVE sleep. My bed is my best friend. If I could sleep more I would. I only say this because that was my nutritionists response. Really? More sleep? Wow, never thought of that. Lol.

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LoL that's funny! My bed is my best friend too! Lmao! I really don't like how I feel when I take 5 hour energy. It depends on the person though..you could just try it and see how you do...cuz at my work I sell them to ppl all day long who swear by them. It makes me feel funny though..like its too much caffeine or something...kinda jittery and odd feeling. I still drink coffee and do fine.

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I have just been banded but I use one every day. It is my source of "get up and go"

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It IS caffeine! You're just getting more of it in a concentrated dose. Caffeine is a diuretic, which is why it's not recommended - to prevent dehydration, but I couldn't live without my coffee, so it's just a choice between slow-and-steady or all-at-once.

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I drink coffee to get my daily caffine, but there are times when my 1-2 cups a day is not enough. I have used 5 Hour energy a few times when I need a pick me up in the afternoon. I only used 1/2 a bottle at a time and it seemed to be just right. I do make sure to drink more than enough Water so I don't get dehydrated :) I have also tried Mio Energy. You just add a squirt to your water and it works great too. Good luck, and just get more sleep already :P

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Meulle just volunteered to take care of my kids, house, business, work, and teaching so I can sleep. Thanks!!!! ;)

Thanks for all of the advice everyone. I guess 5 hour is better than nothing...

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5-hour energy is definitely useful, its a more concentrated version of coffee and takes up less space then coffee =)

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