PGee 318 Posted July 10, 2013 I've read some of the posts about caffeine, and the caffeine issue seems to differ from doctor to doctor... I don't drink coffee or tea, and stopped drinking soda, so when the NUT & I had our caffeine discussion, I was thinking: Not a problem...I don't consume any, period. that was back in April.......however, I neglected to consider the iced tea I drink in the summer...... it has 10 calories and I believe 30 mg of caffeine. I mix it with 20-24 ounces of Water, and I sip it over a 4 hour period. (it's the 1/2 & 1/2 arnold palmer stix).....so I'm thinking each hour I'm taking in about 5-8 mg of caffeine.....and consume it once a day. It doesn't seem like a lot of caffeine, but I'm wondering.....is it too much to consume post op? Is any caffeine too much? What are your thoughts? (I'll go back to my NUT and ask her about this too) For a point of reference, the mayo Clinic has the following on their page for 8 oz of coffee..... Generic Brewed coffee has 95-200 mg and Generic Brewed Decaf Coffee 2-12 mg (I assumed decaf had zero) Many thanks! EDITED: When I think about drinking this, I'm thinking down the road 6 months when our tummies are healed....thanks again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swimmom 124 Posted July 10, 2013 I drink a cup of coffee every morning (regular) and I have iced tea almost every afternoon. My Dr. is fine with it, and I have had no problems. One of my favorite ways to get in some extra Protein is to mix in a K20 packet in with my iced tea to make an "Arnold Palmer" - the K20 packet is 30 calories, but has 5 grams of protein and 5 grams of Fiber.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuchnuch 120 Posted July 10, 2013 I used to be a diet coke fiend, prior to surgery and pretty much my entire life. I have been caffeine free for about a month now, and it is something that I have always wanted to do. So, I have just taken it to the point that I am off it and won't go back to it. I'm just curious if you would be satisfied with a decaf-ice tea? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thinathart 197 Posted July 10, 2013 My NUT said it was ok for me to have one Chike iced Protein coffee each morning and diet snapple tea or diet lipton tea throughout the day. I think all of those have caffeine in them. She still said no to anything carbonated. I'm over 8 mo PO though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PGee 318 Posted July 10, 2013 I'm just curious if you would be satisfied with a decaf-ice tea? Absolutely.....it's not the caffeine, but the taste, and the convenience.....plus I have a boat load of them.....THANKS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoiaRox 430 Posted July 10, 2013 My doc is one of those who's quite fine with coffee, tea, etc. - at support group this past Monday I told him about the "great debates" that happen in this forum regarding carbonation, caffeine and straws...he just laughed. I'm almost 5 weeks post-op and have been enjoying my coffee in the mornings and my unsweetened iced tea with straws. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
