kimmerzj29 52 Posted March 6, 2015 Hi I'm 2 weeks post op, am I allowed to drink coffee? I could swear my dr said I can have anything I want besides pop, anyone know? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieLogical 8,723 Posted March 6, 2015 I wasn't allowed coffee until 30 days post op and then I had to make sure to mix it with a fair amount of cream to tone it down a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marbelvsg 132 Posted March 6, 2015 I am not allowed coffee until week 6. At that point, I am allowed one 6 ounce cup per day. My doctor said that caffeine is a diuretic and, since we are already working so hard to stay hydrated, it is counterproductive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieLogical 8,723 Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) @@marbelvsg You should read this: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/01/13/262175623/coffee-myth-busting-cup-of-joe-may-help-hydration-and-memory Even the mayo Clinic says that caffeine does not cause dehydration and caffeinated fluids can contribute to your daily Fluid intake: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/caffeinated-drinks/faq-20057965 Edited March 6, 2015 by JamieLogical Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mommyoftwogirls 75 Posted March 6, 2015 I was allowed coffee 2 weeks after surgery. No more than 2 cups a day. I have coffee for Breakfast with Protein Powder, fat free, sugar free flavored Creamer, and stevia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txfirefly979 21 Posted March 6, 2015 I just had my final pre-op appt and my surgeon said it was okay to drink (he didnt even specify waiting although I think with the acid I will want to!)... which of course completely contradicted what the psych said just 3 days earlier. I'm not worried about the diuretic effect (since I'm already drinking 2 cups a day... doesnt really seem to have an effect on me)... its more the acid that I'm concerned will disagree with my new sleeve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce Peter 39 Posted March 6, 2015 I'm allowed Decaf after one week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theskinnyone 22 Posted March 7, 2015 Dr. Told me no coffee 6-8 wks???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wright616 84 Posted March 7, 2015 I asked my NUT this week and she said that I am not allowed any Decaf coffee until I am eating 1000 calories - don't think this will ever happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joatsaint 2,814 Posted March 7, 2015 Every NUT and doc has their own set of guidelines. And every patient has different tolerances to food and drink. I was told to stay away from caffeine for the 1st month, as it can irritate the sleeve staple line. When I did start drinking coffee again, I took it very slow. My 1st cup, I took a sip - about a teaspoon full, waited 5 minutes and took another teaspoon sized sip, waited 5 minutes. I know from experience that if I'm going to have a negative reaction to food or drink, it's going to happen in that 10 minute window. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieLogical 8,723 Posted March 7, 2015 I asked my NUT this week and she said that I am not allowed any Decaf coffee until I am eating 1000 calories - don't think this will ever happen. Ha! I had to work pretty hard at it, but I'm finally up over 1000 calories most days now. I wanted to do more intense workouts and there was no way I was going to be able to pull that off without getting in more calories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimmerzj29 52 Posted March 7, 2015 Thank you everyone for the input!!!! I think I'm going to hold off on drinking if for now and ask my doc when I see him next, just to be sure!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichiganChic 3,262 Posted March 7, 2015 My doc doesn't want his patients to have coffee for about 4-6 months. I told them up front I wouldn't comply with that rule, so they cleared me at 6 weeks. I had strict instructions to avoid my Iron and Calcium at the same time as coffee. Now I don't need calcium or iron, so I tend to drink 3-4 cups daily. Just finished one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kindle 8,667 Posted March 7, 2015 (edited) I weaned myself off caffeine prior to surgery. Doctor didn't order it, I just did. Postop I drank a lot of Decaf herbal tea. Every time I tried coffee, my tummy would hurt and I would have to take Rolaids or maaloxx. Around 4-5 months I Was finally able to tolerate it in small quantities. Now I drink it like gang busters....at least 1 large travel mug (20oz) daily and sometimes 2 mugs. I never missed the caffeine so I just stuck with decaf. I've got a Keurig so there's dozens of decaf varieties to choose from. I still drink the decaf herbal teas, too...esp at bedtime, so there are some days 50+ oz of my fluids come from coffee and tea. I would be one wired chick if it wasn't decaf! But If I'm on the road and the only decent coffee available is caffeinated, I will drink it. Edited March 7, 2015 by Kindle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaxsee 6 Posted March 7, 2015 I was allowed to drink coffee while I was in the hospital. Of course fat free milk and sugar substitute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
