Caffeine and Weight Loss Surgery: Not a Good Partnership

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I have never been much of a coffee drinker. Maybe a cup once a week but only during the winter. I have always been a heavy soda drinker, well I'll be honest, I was a Pepsi addict. I cut myself off of soda completely 2 months ago when I started my weight loss process. I have found myself drinking at least a cup of coffee every morning for the last month. @"Alex" I read where you said acid reflux is worse with Lapband. I was told by my Doctor that my acid reflux would improve with the band but with the sleeve it would be even worse. I am getting banded next month. If coffee is an issue I can stop it too but now I am questioning the band if coffee can make acid reflux worse...what else will? Should I choose the sleeve?

You should choose what you think is best for you, but I will say this. If you feel you have replaced your soda addiction for a coffee addiction, try to wean yourself off now. You will need to drink a lot of Water post op. Needing a cup of coffee may fill you up and impede you water intake. My doctor has me on a prophylactic daily dose of generic prilosec, but I don't have a history of heart burn/reflux and I haven't had any issues with it post op.

[Julie norton 2,850]

coffee is one of the few vices I have left .... Don't smoke. Rarely drink. (Especially since going out to dinner is rare ) I guess I'm gonna be non compliant in this one area. 8 year bandiversary in 2 weeks! So glad.. I would do it again in a minute!

[flmommyof2 79]

Thank you blerdgirl. I drink ALOT of Water daily and I don't think the coffee is a replacement but I will make sure it doesn't become an issue. Nothing will get in between my band and I:)

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

@@Julie norton I would think 8 years out you're more than safe to drink coffee. It was my understanding it was just for those a year and under post op.

[flmommyof2 79]

Congrats Julie!! Wow..8 yrs:) You should Post a before and after pic..would love to see your results!