Caffeine

[Karen B45 38]

My surgeon told me that I could start back with one cup right away, but I am trying to kick caffiene so haven't gone back to it. I have enough trouble getting all my Water in, coffee would just not help with that whole necessity.

I have to tell you though, there are mornings when I REALLY could use some.

[Catracks 865]

I drink a little fruit juice and club soda. Diet soda gives me carb cravings. Diet soda with aspartame is really no good for you.

People with a lot of reflux and heartburn should stay away. I don't have any trouble with carbonation. i just burp. Sorry if TMI.

I was drinking coffee in my chocolate Protein shake two weeks out. YUM mocha!

[MegInNOLA 531]

They gave me coffee in the hospital during my recuperation, so... :-) I'm a caffeine hound, I freely admit it, and I've been enjoying it all along. No rule against it from my surgeon, but you should follow your doc's rules!

[LadyIvy 159]

I started having caffeine at 2 months out. but technically I wasn't supposed to have it until I can drink 64 oz of Water a day. (which I don't)

Since I don't know how to start a new thread, What about soda? Does anyone out there drink diet soda again? I'm dying for a diet coke!

I would be careful with the soda. The main concern is that the carbonation "inflates" your stomach and over time will stretch it back out. I miss Ginger Ale the most so I feel you on that

[ddd8704 10]

I have to wait six months for caffeine..I did have a med Starbucks Michael on Easter for a treat..back to Decaf instant in my am shakes

[silenceshhh 9]

those of you who crave coffee have you ever tried dandylion tea? it taste basically like an instant coffee and i dont think it has caffiene though but does have an anti inflamitory agent naturally.. i drink with some non dairy Creamer and truvia and it curbs the crave with the sensation..