Vsg And Coffee

[cr354 15]

Does anyone know about any restrictions relating to coffee after being sleeved? I am a huge fan. i drink it black with no cream or sugar so I would not expect any caloric reasons. Obviously not something I am going to let be my deciding factor but, it would be sad to no longer have coffee. I am guessing it is not part of the 4 -6 week post operative diet but, I assume after that it can be reintroduced ??

I finally got my first appointment with the internist next week to start talking through process and gettting the insurnace portion setup. I hope everything goes well so we can get this proces underway.

Thanks

CR

[MyGastricSleeveLife 180]

Every doctor is different. Mine says no caffeine for life after surgery. Decaf is okay. I'm not a coffee drinker though, so it hasn't mattered to me.

[emily_0192010 168]

I have become VERY caffeine sensitive since having my sleeve, so I chose to switch to Decaf. I started having some here and there about 3 months post op. I was never a huge coffee drinker, but I chose not to since I was already having trouble getting in all my required Water. I didn't want to mess it up by adding caffeine.

So, overall, I see no reason why you wouldn't start adding it back in eventually. I know quite a few post-sleevers who love their coffee!

[Amanda 3.0 140]

I have a cup of regular coffee (with caffeine) every day, usually about 12 ounces in my shaker cup. I add a serving of Protein powder, either chocolate or vanilla, and that is my first 27 grams of Protein for the day. I do not add any cream or sugar/sweetener.

My surgeon is fine with caffeine. I was even allowed it in the hospital, although I could only take a few spoonfuls.

[coops 1,790]

Yep! Every doc is different... when I was in hopsital, about 4 days post op they gave me a milky coffee; ok it was weak but it was coffee. I am not a big coffee drinker and I can tolerate either cafine or decafe. I have no problems with it.

Everyone is different and each sleeve is different too... I am very lucky as my sleeve will tolerate all foods and liquids with very few dramas!

[besquared1426 49]

My nutritionist says no caffeine for the first two weeks after surgery but that Decaf is fine.

[kimmy*custis 276]

I have 2 cups, black, every day with no issues. The doc says to drink Decaf but I havent found one I like yet.

[MyGastricSleeveLife 180]

The reason behind "no caffeine" is because it is a diuretic and makes it harder to stay hydrated. It can also cause intestinal/bowel issues for some people. My Bariatric Coordinator said it can also cause stomach ulcers. The ulcers & hydration issues are why my surgeon says "no caffeine" for life after surgery. However, I know some people who have had the same surgeon & don't follow that rule once they're over a year out from surgery. Personally, I used to be a Pepsi Max drinker & thought I needed the caffeine to function. However, I've been functioning better and have had less headaches and fewer problems and more energy since getting the caffeine out of my system and I don't miss it at all. Again, I'm not a coffee drinker, but I am happier without caffeine in my system & plan on staying that way!

[Was a humpty dumpty 35]

After six weeks I was cleared for 1 cup a day. I now drink about 2 in the A.M.

[Dooter 1,457]

That was one of the first questions I asked of my surgeon when starting research. He said by the time i get home, i could have one cup of regular coffee per day. The first month I was only able to take a few sips before I was done. Now I suck my one cup down like nuttin'!! It does not bother my stomach at all since i am eating good food with no sugars or fats. Sugar and fat is what always irritated my reflux all the years i've had stomach troubles. the coffee on top of that just compounded the issue. Oh, and the sodas. Now that all the "poopoo" is cut out of my diet, coffee is no trouble at all. And surgeon approved!

[CamarilloCA 41]

I have an espresso mixed with milk from my little Nespresso maker every morning without any problems. It's about 8 ounces of coffee and 8 ounces of milk so it's pretty diluted, and the milk is good Protein. I drank this for four years while I had the lap band with no ulcer issues.

[brandymarie81 108]

I have a small cup whenever I need to get things moving along again inside...once it does the trick I am good until the next go round. I used to love my coffee and soda..but now...honestly I could care less!

[CraftyV 61]

Hi all! I feel that I cannot function without my coffee! However, I will have to let it go because I have been told that it causes ulcers and I really cannot take that risk. Also, I should be getting energy from being healthier. Cannot wait for that!

[cr354 15]

Thanks everyone for the responses. Obviously I am doing this to be healthier so I will accept what my surgeons tell me. But, I hope they okay some coffee. For me it is not even really as much about the need for caffeine as it is the enjoyment of drinking coffee. I have had a cup every morning for the better part of 20 years.

Well hopefully we will get some good news next week and we can proceed forward with the procedure.

CR