Coffee Drinkers

[frankt04 80]

Huh I work outside all summer sweating like a pig' date=' 60oz coffee, 2x28oz Protein shakes and 2-4 16oz Water bottles no food till dinner.

8/24/09

Pre surgery 404lbs

My lowest 177lbs (to thin at 6'3")

Now 205lbs[/quote']

This is my post from earlier, I see it as a blessing to not feel hungry. I wish y'all the best!

[cjoyce 187]

Congrats to you....whatever it is you are doing sure has been working for you!

[carms 40]

Can anyone tell me why we can't have coffee or caffeine? I drink about 60oz a day.

coffee is also slows down the weight loss process.

[JustJenn 542]

My doctor also says coffee ok as long as I drink double the coffee in Water. I don't drink coffee per se I drink the Atkins mocha latte Protein and it has coffee in it. It's so yummy and I get one a day around 3pm

Surgery 7/25/12

[sbsmith 29]

I was told no caffeine the first 6months then after that to be very careful because after gastric bypass caffeine can cause ulcers very easily. I was a heavy coffee drinker and gave it up 3months pre op in preparation. Now I'm afraid to start up again after 6 months. Maybe an occasional but that will be all.

[NikiG 113]

just started drinking coffee. we can't have regular coffee?

My nutritionist said I can't have caffeine ever again. I don't drink coffee, but if I did it would have to be Decaf for all of the reasons everyone has shared.

[MyTimeToLose 41]

hmm, my doctor told me small amounts are ok. Yes coffee is a diuretic and a stimulant, but usually it causes me to not be hungry after drinking, but I haven't had any since my surgery since I am only a couple weeks out. I was told skim latte's are fine too and to add only sugar free flavoring or add chocolate Protein Powder to it for a mocha type coffee. I will be giving it a try around the 2 month mark. I guess everyone's surgeon is different. I do think some may worry if you drink in excess due to empty calories and possible weight gain because of that?

[pookybear 284]

My surgeon says you can have coffee after 3 months, and as long as you can tolerate it it's fine. I wouldn't drink a ton of it, but a cup a day I'm sure is fine. I know someone who started back on coffee just 6 weeks after surgery.

[tcotheran83 11]

I drink regular coffee every morning with 1 scoop of Protein powder, splenda, and skim milk. I am 2 years out and started drinking coffee after 1 year. I find it to be a great way to get my morning protein in. It does cause you to go to the bathroom more so it is important to get more Water intake! Every doctor is different with rules about coffee so it is best to ask your doctor and follow their advice. I do not recommend any soda...that includes diet soda!