What's The Deal With Caffeine Post Op?

[Ericm 0]

I see people post op posting that they're drinking Decaf everything. .Is it because it's dangerous? Will it do damage to a newly sleeved stomach? What's the deal? I'm drinking decaf tea but I'm missing my coffee. .decaf coffee I cannot do. .blech. .

[NMJG 1,266]

Everyone has an opinion on this topic, just do a search on caffeine

Here is my summary for what it is worth:

• Many avoid caffeine but a number don't
• People who avoid caffeine generally do so because their doctor or nut said no
• Caffeine dehydrates you (already a risk with the sleeve, especially early on)
• Caffeine can stimulate appetite
• coffee in general stimulates acid, already a problem for sleevers
• People do ignore their doctor's advice (or their doctor did not prohibit it) and keep their coffee habit
• Many on here believe that our doctor knows best and we trusted them to remove 85% of our stomach so why question something as small as a caffeine restriction
• Many others on here routinely do not follow their plan
• It's up to you to decide, but I encourage you to stick to your doctor's plan

Good luck however you decide.

PS I generally avoid caffeine now, however, once in a blue moon I'll have real coffee and what a kick since I'm not used to it any more.

[Guest Sleeved&NotLovinIt]

There are two doctors at the clinic where I go. One puts her patients on no caffeine and mine thinks having it is okay. Again, different strokes for different folks.

[Brighteyes 237]

My doctor's and NUT's main objection to caffeine is that it dehydrates you. IMO as long as you are staying well hydrated then caffeine shouldn't be an issue. I am 2 and a half weeks post op. I had coffee once so far. I struggled that day and the next to stay hydrated.

[joatsaint 2,814]

I didn't try caffine again until several months post-op - mainly because I wasn't able to eat or drink much of anything for that long. But at 11 months, I can drink (3 to 4) 8oz cups a day at work with no ill effects. I didn't start out drinking like that, my first cup, I took a sip, waited a few minutes, took a 2nd sip, still no problems - then I knew I could handle caffine again.

I see people post op posting that they're drinking Decaf everything. .Is it because it's dangerous? Will it do damage to a newly sleeved stomach? What's the deal? I'm drinking decaf tea but I'm missing my coffee. .decaf coffee I cannot do. .blech. .

[Arts137 1,811]

I cut to 1/2 and 1/2 Decaf to all decaf before surgery.

Then nothing for 2 weeks before & after

Then back to caf/decaf mix.

I make sure I get a lot of Water in and...

it's the only drug I got left.

[Scylla 106]

Oh boy.... my doctor wants me to cut down on caffeine and kick it completely before surgery. I am going to have issues with kicking caffeine competely! I tried giving it up both times when I was pregnant and would get horrible headaches so I would just have a small 8 oz. cup in the morning and that kept the headaches at bay.

I'm with Arts137--it's the only drug I have left!

[sophiepants 489]

I drink a cup a day of regular coffee no sweetners either now. My nut said as long ad I get my fluids in its ok. She didn't wanna take my coffee away "being I live in WA " I need it to stay warm now

[sophiepants 489]

Oh I'll add I was over 2 months out when I started again. coffee up until then didn't appeal at all at first.