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My doc said no coffee for 6 months. No caffeine. He said it can cause ulcers.

Omg!! Are you serious?!? So, you can still have Decaf though right? :( Now I'm worried!!

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How many weeks post op are you? My Dr recommended no caffeine' date=' coffee for at least three months and limited at that. Hope u feel better soon.[/quote']

Thank you, but....Oh god!! No coffee, no yummy food, no alcohol! All my vices are gone!! Lol. :(

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No pop!!! :(

I KNOW!! Lol. Wouldn't a nice cold Coke taste sooo good? Only thing is that that your stomach would hurt so bad from the carbonation and sugar, that when I look at a can, I look at it as a death wish! Ha. But I remember how I used to enjoy it and I think that's what's hard. We all miss how we used to feel about food and it has to be replaced with, hopefully, more positive things. I'm finding it hard to be really positive right now just because our eating is so limited! But I think as our diets are advanced and we start seeing big changes on the scale this will improve! At least I hope!! :) How far out are you?

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Omg!! Are you serious?!? So' date=' you can still have Decaf though right? <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':(' /> Now I'm worried!![/quote']

Decaf or herbal tea. Are you taking your PPI? I am on omeprazole once daily for 3 months.

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I had surgery on the 14th and today is 4 weeks and finally getting over my nausea! Wow who knew it would be that bad! I've lost 23 lbs and not eating much at all but find that I'm being constipated. Ugh! This has been the best day so far <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

My support group mentioned Miralax to help with Constipation.

DOS 12/17/12

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Decaf or herbal tea. Are you taking your PPI? I am on omeprazole once daily for 3 months.

Yes, I take a PPI. I and so scared right now. Called the surgeon and he believes I have an ulcer. Calling some scripts into the pharmacy, but then Monday I have to have an endoscopy. I am scared to death.

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Yes' date=' I take a PPI. I and so scared right now. Called the surgeon and he believes I have an ulcer. Calling some scripts into the pharmacy, but then Monday I have to have an endoscopy. I am scared to death.[/quote']

I am happy you called. Now do something to relax. Stress will only make it worse. Exercise, bubble bath, massage? Be sure to hydrate and get your Protein in.

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Yeah' date=' they're all new and the coffee is 1/2 caff or regular sometimes if I'm desperate! I'm bad, I know!! You think the coffee is doing it? I just am kinda freaked out! Lol. Keep wondering if everything's ok in there![/quote']

I'm not sure. I stay away from caffeine. I don't know what or how our bodies will react. New foods can cause pains and gasiness if your body doesn't accept it well (at least pain). I know I get gas often. I'm hoping its cuz of the new tract learning how to process foods. Also having Beans I'm sure helps the gas process ;-)

Great plan about eliminating 1 by 1, Jodi :-)

Gen :-) 12/15/12

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Omg!! I am reading that these ulcers can perforate and be fatal. I have panic disorder, so this is NOT helping me! Has anyone had experience with this?

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I keep fluctuating up and down a pound. Frustrating! I can't complain, I've lost 26 lbs in 3 1/2 weeks, but obviously I'm in lingo now. :(

DOS 12/17/12

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Yes' date=' I take a PPI. I and so scared right now. Called the surgeon and he believes I have an ulcer. Calling some scripts into the pharmacy, but then Monday I have to have an endoscopy. I am scared to death.[/quote']

Oh no. Prayers are with you that it isn't an ulcer.

I do to have anxiety/ panic and my Dr tells me to stay off the Internet cuz I have to research everything. Which leads to more anxiety. Just stay away from caffeine, plz

Gen :-) 12/15/12

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Take it from someone who has terrible anxiety and panic disorder. The worse thing you can do is make self dx. Or research medical conditions... You will think the worst is happening. Just try to relax and call your doctor and if he feels the test is necessary go with it and don't try to over think it. In the mean time cut out those drinks and food that you are finding irritating to your stomach pouch. And if you still have your liquid medicine that is usually prescribed three x a day half hour before meals then take that as it is to prevent ulcers or soothe and heal the ulcerative lining. Good luck to you hope you feel better soon.

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Ok so unfortunately its that time of the month and i am super craving a pepsi and some kind of choc candy bar!!! Ugh!! I think the cravings/mental part of this is the worst. I havent tried too much that didnt agree w me but its just those things you cant have that you want. Even if i could just have 1 bite or 1 sip...

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I keep fluctuating up and down a pound. Frustrating! I can't complain' date=' I've lost 26 lbs in 3 1/2 weeks, but obviously I'm in lingo now. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':(' />

DOS 12/17/12[/quote']

Nicole, I am at 20 lbs and have been doing the same thing for 10 days. I'm staying with the plan but sure is discouraging. Hope things start moving again soon.

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