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I know I've gone without it this long (4 months) so i don't need it anymore but does anyone have any suggestions for a pick me up if I have to get up really early one morning?? Do any of u drink caffeinated coffee or anything else with caffeine? How did it affect you?

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I had originally made the decision that I was going back to drinking coffee as soon as I could. My surgeon said 2 weeks after surgery. However, before that two weeks was up, I realized how much better I was sleeping at night. I mean I lay down, and sleep straight through the night! Before surgery, I was up 3 times a night! So then I decided to hold off!

As far as a pick me up, I don't have anything. Once in awhile I drink a Decaf cup of coffee. I think it tricks my my mind a bit. Other than that, I start with a Protein shake!

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I was a (hot) coffee drinker and kind of lost the taste for it. But since the surgery, I have had cold press (iced coffee) with a bit of cream and a shot of sugar free vanilla Syrup - about 3 times per week. It's relatively low carb and hits the spot for me!

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While not a heavy caffeine drinker pre-op, I do have some occasionally, mostly in tea. I've had coffee a couple times, small cups of 8oz or so, with no adverse effects or loss of sleep.< /p>

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I am three months out and I held out for about the first month or so..

But as I type this I sit here drinking my

"half and half" with milk!

We buy whole regular Beans and a bag of Decaf beans and mix them! :)

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I have some caffeine maybe a couple of times a week. Usually only those mornings that I really struggle to get going and to focus. I've not had any problems, but I also don't have it after lunch, so my sleeping is unaffected.

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The saddest thing for me is that my husband an kids bought me a Keurig for my birthday last year. I love that coffee maker and used it several times a day! :)

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The saddest thing for me is that my husband an kids bought me a Keurig for my birthday last year. I love that coffee maker and used it several times a day! :)

Hehe,, that sucks....:P girl, I have to work for my coffee in the morning..

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I am so happy I've never been a coffee drinker.... But I was totally addicted to diet coke or diet pepsi. I know that I can never take a sip bc I will be totally addicted to it again. I love not having that device..... :)

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I am so happy I've never been a coffee drinker.... But I was totally addicted to diet coke or diet pepsi. I know that I can never take a sip bc I will be totally addicted to it again. I love not having that device..... :)

Mmm. Diet Coke. It is hard to

Imagine a day when my stomach will be able to handle it again.

I am like you in that, it feels good to have zero addictions/vices. Although I did just watch an episode of strange addictions where a girl was eating deodorant. Another one a girl ate nail files...so I am thinking about taking that up. I checked and there are zero carbs in deo and nail files! (For those of who don't already know...I am totally kidding!)

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Mmm. Diet Coke. It is hard to

Imagine a day when my stomach will be able to handle it again.

I am like you in that, it feels good to have zero addictions/vices. Although I did just watch an episode of strange addictions where a girl was eating deodorant. Another one a girl ate nail files...so I am thinking about taking that up. I checked and there are zero carbs in deo and nail files! (For those of who don't already know...I am totally kidding!)

This is so funny! We all need our coping skills though! LOL :)

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I have been having coffee everyday. My surgeon approved it. I add 1% milk and I am fine. I just try to drink more Water since it can dehydrate me. For me it is the only way I can function in the morning.

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No one has mentioned anything about getting an upset stomach after drinking coffee. Am I to assume no one had any issues like that?

The New Me

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No one has mentioned anything about getting an upset stomach after drinking coffee. Am I to assume no one had any issues like that?

The New Me

I've had no issues :)

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