Coffee and caffeine

[menjaz 35]

I've been off coffee (and caffeine in general) since about a week before my surgery. But now I'm going back to work. I start work at 430AM. I never really got a clear understanding of the role of coffee and other types of caffeine post-Sleeve. Any thoughts?

[NMJG 1,266]

Several things:

Caffeine increases acid and appetite and is a diuretic, meaning you need even more Water to counteract it.

coffee itself increases acid.

I stayed away during my losing phase. Now I have Decaf with cream a couple times a week and caffeine on occasion.

Edited April 27, 2014 by NMJG

[AshleyMidwife 189]

My surgeon never said NO coffee. He is ok with 1-2 cups per day, as long as it's not full of sugar and fat. I am 4 and a half months out and drink coffee pretty regularly. You wanna wait until your tiny tummy is healed though, because coffee is pretty acidic and can cause heartburn and/or ulcers. Talk to your surgeon!

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

We drink coffee without any problem whatsoever but everyone has to make their own decision. It does not bother us at all.

[cari73 64]

My surgeon said only Decaf coffee and tea and only 16 oz per day

[Richard Foor 655]

This is a question that you will hear many different answers to. The different surgeons tend to answer it differently. I will tell you from my personal experience that i started drinking coffee the day after surgery in the hospital and i do mean real coffee not Decaf, and have drank it every day since. I have not had any problems with it in any way shape or form. I do drink a lot of water( usually 128 oz a day not including the coffee itself, or Protein shakes). This does not mean it will be true for everyone, as everyone is different, just my personal experience. Good Luck.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

Caffeine increases acid and appetite and is a diuretic

@@menjaz

good answer/comments from@@NMJG (what a smart cookie )

oh no did someone say cookie

my doc said if i have no prob/side effects from coffee - go for it, so i do

the "hotness" keeps my tummy more full and happy

you should/need to drink more Water when you have coffee

57 lb weight loss!!!!

OMG you are doing great

keep up the good job

raising a cup of coffee to your health

no sugar needed - you are already sweet enough

kathy

congrat

Edited April 27, 2014 by proudgrammy

[BookWorm 87]

I stick with the tea. coffee gives me debilitating heart burn.