Caffeine

[canidothis? 16]

Is caffeine a big no-no before and after sleeve surgery. Should I wean myself off my ice tea habit?

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I would cut back due to the possibility of HA and it being a diuretic. I really don't miss my caffeine.

[MinaT 669]

It's still caffeine and a diuretic. I would wean yourself off and start doing decaff prior to surgery. You could end up with a caffeine withdrawal which could cause you to be agitated, tired and give you headaches. After surgery you can't afford to feel crappy with withdrawals, on top of feeling crappy from surgery for one, secondly it's suppose to be very hard to keep up with all the liquids you need to get in and you will most likely be a bit dehydrated, caffeine will make you more dehydrated. I have seen people state they go back to it down road, but the withdrawals from Caffeine is better off before surgery than after. Half the issue with addiction is perception.

I was a huge Ice Tea drinker and coffee drinker, along with taking Water pills, without it my feet, legs and hands swell up. I swore I couldn't go potty without my morning coffee, decaff does the same thing for me now. I gave up the caffeine and will stop the Water pills before surgery too. I started trying different brands of decaff until I found one I liked, and I practiced coming up with the best decaff Ice Tea. I make it and put it an old bottle of Gold Peak pre-made Ice Tea. (It fits in my fridge better than a pitcher.) I use individual Truvia's to sweeten my ice tea.

[FishingNurse 1,210]

I have had a large iced 2% vanilla latte everyday since 1 month out and I have surpassed my goal.

[kyllfalcon 768]

Sleeve of Steel,

Is that latte store-bought or homemade? If homemade, would you mind sharing how you make that?

Thanks!

[twoboysandagirl 109]

I was directed to give up all caffine and never turn back. I used to drink coffee and ice tea regularly. I still drink coffee and icetea just switched to Decaf. I have accidently had caffiniated coffee and it burned my sleeve. I try to avoid if at all possible.

[kimmy*custis 276]

I would cut out caffeine...at least for a while. I drink 2 cups of coffee a day, black, no sugar or Creamer and have no issues. They want me to have Decaf but I cant find one I like yet.

[Jeni Martin 26]

If you are drinking tea sweetened with sugar first change to unsweetened with Splenda or something...

My NUT told me that tea has less caffeine than coffee. I just need to watch how it effects me. It can cause hunger and your sleeve might just not like caffeine any more