ThePaparazzo 9 Posted August 19, 2013 Question: At what point did any of you start back? I'm about 3 weeks past surgery and would love a cup of tea that isn't herbal. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cindymg 629 Posted August 19, 2013 Sorry, never. But I am caffeine sensitive and gave it up several years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kim2002 140 Posted August 19, 2013 My guidelines say "limit" caffeine, I've had my regular unsweetened tea with Splenda since the day I came home post op! I don't drink massive amounts probably 8-12oz a day!! I'm still losing weight, so far about a pound a day!! 11days post op Kim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taels2013 33 Posted August 19, 2013 I'm two weeks post op and have about 4 oz of regular coffee every morning. I was so crabby without it. Going from three cups before Breakfast and one after lunch everyday to 1/2 cup daily is a good thing. Plus, having a coffee in the morning makes me feel normal. Yeah, I know that's weird. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marfar7 1,533 Posted August 19, 2013 My program allowed 1 cup of regular coffee a day starting with the 1st day post op. I waited for a week cuz I was afraid of the extreme hot (and iced drinks) and stuck with room temp drinks. My coffee has to either be piping hot or iced cold Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TES 858 Posted August 19, 2013 I got caffeinated hot tea on my first hospital tray and my surgeon has never limited caffeine for the post op plan.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pookeyism 1,143 Posted August 19, 2013 caffine in he morning , evening, I bathe in it... well, not bathe in it... This I am no longer even trying to omit. Probably not alot of help there. I DID get back into it slowly. Probably about 2 months. Remember - caffiene stimulates your stomach muscles, so you are much more likely to gurgle, burp and that odd "gnnnnngghhhhhhhhhh" thing too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Foor 655 Posted August 19, 2013 This varies greatly between the different surgeons. I personally had coffee the day after surgery in the hospital and have drank at least 1 cup every day since. Good Luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lia M 46 Posted August 19, 2013 I drink a cup of coffee everyday My surgeon wasn't worried about the caffeine factor as long as you got your Water in. It's a diuretic, so you have to watch the hydration! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThePaparazzo 9 Posted August 19, 2013 Thanks everyone! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThePaparazzo 9 Posted August 19, 2013 I'm two weeks post op and have about 4 oz of regular coffee every morning. I was so crabby without it. Going from three cups before Breakfast and one after lunch everyday to 1/2 cup daily is a good thing. Plus' date=' having a coffee in the morning makes me feel normal. Yeah, I know that's weird.[/quote'] Not at all...I've been feeling the same way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddiesmom 4 Posted August 19, 2013 No caffeine here. I have 1 or 2 cups of Decaf coffee every day since being sleeved. But not all decaf taste good so shop around Share this post Link to post Share on other sites