Why no caffeine pre-op?

[mcdoja 33]

Is there a medical reason for this or just the point of getting used to it? Black coffee sounds good right now, which would also alleviate my headache

[MissNikki27 54]

My doctor didn't tell me to drink coffee presurgery but I just wanted to kick the habit on my own.

[Sparklette 381]

Caffeine causes ulcers

[ElleG 394]

I was lucky I never drank coffee and didn't drink soda often so it was easy to give up, but sometimes I feel like I don't have anything to drink so I'm now into the drink enhancers and there are tons of flavors

[ajustice 484]

I think it's a prep to change your mindset to make it a easier transition post op. caffeine can dehydrate u and also can irritate your tummy possibly causing ulcers. The main risk is caffeine is counterintuitive with getting your fluids in to keep you hydrated. Cutting back pre op helps the withdrawal and all the fun headaches and crankiness. warn those around u lol

[nienie 113]

Pre-op they just want you to start to prepare for your new eating and drinking styles post-op. I cut done on my pop and caffeine drinking but drank right up until surgery and haven't had any issues not having it after surgery and I am 21 weeks out...

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

I wasn't told not to drink cafe only to switch to decafe but I drink cafe & have no issues

[JustJenn 542]

My surgeon prefers Decaf but is okay with regular coffee if we double the amount with Water. So if I drink an 8oz cup I drink an extra water bottle 16.9 that's hard but sacrifice I'm willing to make

Surgery date 7/25/12

[TxDumplin 69]

My diet sheet from my dietician says i can have one caffeine drink a day.

[deaddemmama 474]

My nut. says she can live with one cup of coffee a day. They're paramour about dehydration, etc.