Post op cure - peppermint tea

[kellykids 3]

Hi I am new to the site and have had revision WLS (band over bypass) on the 9th January 2014. This has been my most happiest post operative experience so far (have had many surgeries) and I must say the peppermint tea that I have been drinking(recommended by a friend) has made all the difference. It's natural , almost calorie free and helps ease pain and wind..so thought I would share my experience and hopefully help others

[Jack 855]

welcome back to the world and cheers on your New journey!

I enjoyed huckleberry tea in my first few days post op, and peppermint a little later. At first I was so tight I couldn't drink a whole cup of tea before it cooled.

[Lady VS 1,147]

I love peppermint tea. I have a cup a least twice a week.

[MandaMom23 684]

Congrats to you! Peppermint tea is one of my favorites

[kimk1999 450]

Yeah thanks for sharing, I love peppermint tea too.

[another-try 4]

Is the tea sweet at all?

[kimk1999 450]

I wouldn't say it's 'sweet'... but it has a good flavor and I don't see it as being bitter like some of the different black teas. I usually only leave my tea in to steep for 3-5 mins. Some of them get super bitter if you leave it longer.

[kellykids 3]

I add a teaspoon of raw brown sugar in my peppermint tea to sweeten it .. I do know it's 15 'empty' calories but needed to sweeten it slightly

[another-try 4]

Thanks for the info. I would like to possibly replace my coffee with some tea. I drink too much caffeine .

[kimk1999 450]

Thanks for the info. I would like to possibly replace my coffee with some tea. I drink too much caffeine .

Just be careful of caffeine withdrawal headaches. I'd suggest to start with some different black or green tea that still has caffeine. It's still much less than coffee but peppermint has no caffeine.