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I've been a big coffee drinker for years, and leading up to my surgery I've cut it way down to one 8oz cup of joe in the morning. Well, with my surgery a week away, I finally cut out the coffee altogether. No coffee or any caffeine for over 60 hours. Fine, I'm giving it up for best results. But I really loved both the jolt in the morning and the routine of brewing and drinking my cup. No cream, no sugar, no nothing but blissful roasted coffee Beans.

Anyone have thoughts on the subject? Replacements? Thanks.

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I believe Teavana or David's Tea make a tea that tastes like coffee. I don't know what the caffeine content etc are on them, but it's worth a try

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I believe Teavana or David's Tea make a tea that tastes like coffee. I don't know what the caffeine content etc are on them, but it's worth a try

I've had these they really do have a coffee taste. Not exactly like it, but not bad either. Myself I have to completely switch over. I go for herbal teas. I like strong ones like Peppermint or hibicsus.

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Thanks everyone, I'll be trying these.

What about something for a pick-me-up? Favors one thing, but any options for a boost of energy aside from B12, which doesn't seem to affect me much.

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@@Eli Alexander As long as I get my Protein and Fluid I'm good. Let may sound weird but when I exercise regularly I have more energy.

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I'm a huge coffee drinker, even though I know I shouldn't with my lap band (that is defective and due to be coming out soon). Is coffee something that is an absolute must to give up or can it be limited to one cup per day? I'm suffering over this but I just need to hear the truth so I can mentally prepare for a "forever change"

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