Coffee, Tea or ?

[StabMyFinger 19]

I have been told that soda will be a no no, that won't bother me, but someone recently said that coffee will also be off limits. Is it true?

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

My doctor has the rule -- no caffeine, no calories, no carbonation with regards to drinks (except milk). I'm drinking Water, crystal light, decaff green tea with Splenda, Vitamin Water Zero...

I know other people are allowed caffeine but my doctor said none... it can interfere with healing and even cause ulcers.

I'm 4 weeks post op and I was a MAJOR Diet Coke addict presurgery but haven' even been tempted to take a sip of one since surgery -- just doesn't even sound good anymore.

[James Marusek 5,244]

I was told "no caffeine" which roughly translates to no caffeinated coffee. I drink one large cup of Decaf coffee each day now. I make my own "no sugar added" whipped cream and add a spoon to my coffee and it tastes quite good. I have also found the British teas by Harney and Sons to be quite good. I order these over the internet.

[Nstocker 6]

I do drink a cup of coffee every morning my dr said that it's fine as long as I'm drinking enough fluids, so I don't get dehydrated .

[sassy14 178]

I can drink regular coffee, and could starting a few weeks post surgery. I drank Decaf for a few weeks because I was overly cautious, but started on the regular coffee by a 6 weeks post op. I do have milk or half and half and I have found a nice hot skim latte is a great afternoon pick me up and a decent source of Protein. I did take protonix for about a year and four months post surgery, but have never had an issue with coffee. In fact, the issue would be if I couldn't have it.

The no carbonation rule is ok with me....but no coffee would have been a disaster!!

[Moxy 58]

I was told no coffee because it is acidic and can cause ulcers, i did however find caffeinated crystal lite and have been drinking that in the morning instead. doc said one caffeinated beverage a day will not dehydrate so long as im getting my 64 oz in.

[smithpy 117]

I thought the coffee rule was just during post op recovery. Are we suppose to avoid it indefinitely?

[bmoo 7]

I have 3 cups a day but I drink a lot of Water.< /p>

[terry1118 1,274]

My team said no caffeinated beverages for the first three months. The used to say never but caffeine has been proven to help w/constipation, which is a common problem for WLS patients. My chronic painful Constipation problem was eliminated in April when I switched to a high Protein coffee that has two espresso shots in it. Now both I and my bowels wake up and function better in the morning! Lol

[Beckyyb93 225]

I was told no caffeine or alcohol for the first 6 months. I live on herbal tea and Vitamin Water Zero, the squeezed flavor is amazing!