What does caffeine do?

[Linkin 8]

What does caffeine do to your sleeve? I thought I was being a good little sleever and not having caffeine as the Snapple label makes no mention of caffeine BUT after 5 weeks I found out that it really does have caffeine. Caffeine is a big no no per my doc till after 12 weeks.

[newat52 1,613]

What does caffeine do to your sleeve? I thought I was being a good little sleever and not having caffeine as the Snapple label makes no mention of caffeine BUT after 5 weeks I found out that it really does have caffeine. Caffeine is a big no no per my doc till after 12 weeks.

Caffeine does not hurt your sleeve. Some surgeons say no caffeine forever, some say for a few weeks and some are offered caffeine in the hospital. The whole thing behind it is that it can be a diuretic and can irritate your sleeve while it is healing. Also, slight chance could cause ulcers if the irritation continues.

Most folks enjoy caffeine again after surgery. I have been since 3 weeks out.

[johnlatte 1,232]

Couldn't tell ya! Doesn't bother me, never gave it up pre or post. Told surgeon it was non negotiable and he signed on. Never had a problem.

[maharet111 544]

It helps me poop! Like John..this was my one non negotiable..I gave up smoking, Pop, crappy foods, etc! I just couldn't give up coffee too.

I drink one cup a day with sugar free Creamer and a splenda

[vegasneon 181]

I had not had any caffeine since May 13th and this being my first week back to work I was kind of dragging today so I decided to try my sample of Chike Iced coffee. They don't say exactly how much caffeine is in it they say "Each serving of Chike Iced coffee is equivalent to a cup of the leading premium coffee." It tastes great but after not having caffeine for over a month I was shaking and had that speedy feeling on only 2/3 of it!

So maybe be careful to not have your usual amount and start small. That would not have had any effect on me a couple months ago.

[LouiseC 1,031]

This is another one of those things that differ from surgeon to surgeon. I was given caffeinated black tea while still in the hospital the day after surgery. I regularly drink tea and coffee with no issues.

[Holly 8]

My surgeon said if I drank caffeine to limit it to 8oz a day. It can cause dehydration, and a lot of sleevers have a hard enough time getting their fluids in and staying hydrated.

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

What does caffeine do to your sleeve? I thought I was being a good little sleever and not having caffeine as the Snapple label makes no mention of caffeine BUT after 5 weeks I found out that it really does have caffeine. Caffeine is a big no no per my doc till after 12 weeks.

I never really had issues getting enough fluids after surgery so I went straight for my quad espresso at work. Sleevie Ray Vaughn did not like that much at one time so we've agreed that doubles were okay - again only because I get enough fluids in per day.