FatGirlSlim 115 Posted May 15, 2012 I am suffering y'all. I am trying to do this pre op diet without coffee and my head is about to pop. Is there anyone that can suggest a substitute caffeine to help take the edge off this withdrawal? Help me. I don't think I can do this for another six days. Kisha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lissa 2,631 Posted May 15, 2012 If you're allowed, take a tylenol for the headache. It is SO worth it to have the caffeine withdrawal done before you hit the post-op period. It's just one less thing to have to deal with after surgery. Good luck! I know it's tough right now, but it's SO worth it in the long run! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicmack31 18 Posted May 15, 2012 Whoa! Do not stop caffeine cold turkey! Slowly cut it out. Have a small amount today and a little less tomorrow and by the third day you should be fine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Back~To~Amy 307 Posted May 15, 2012 Whoa! Do not stop caffeine cold turkey! Slowly cut it out. Have a small amount today and a little less tomorrow and by the third day you should be fine! I agree with this. This is pretty much hoe I did it and I came off it fine. Don't let yourself suffer through it. ~Amy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liliana Arleen 173 Posted May 15, 2012 You can do it. I was a coffee addict prior surgery and I made without caffeine on my pre op and post op diets. Is hard but is necessary ,You will do fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welittle1 26 Posted May 15, 2012 I had to switch to Decaf when I found out that I had high blood pressure. Now I've been drinking it for so long I can't tell the difference anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CraftyV 61 Posted May 15, 2012 I suffer from this issue too! I cannot give up coffee!!! I cannot function without it. I did quit for 2 weeks but then I started again Best of luck on your Journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatGirlSlim 115 Posted May 15, 2012 Whoa! Do not stop caffeine cold turkey! Slowly cut it out. Have a small amount today and a little less tomorrow and by the third day you should be fine! Too late. This is my second day without it no turning back now. I guess I have Tylenol but it only takes the edge off for a short while. But at this point I plan on popping another dose Thanks everyone. I'm trying to stick with this. Good thing is I lost 1 lb in a day ha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ikwa 13 Posted May 15, 2012 I drink decafe coffee now but I hear ya. I did it cold turkey too and was a mama bear for a week. But it was nice to wake up in the morning and not need anything after that. I still miss my buzz from diet colas in the afternoon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites