Coffee

[scubachick3536 1]

I know coffee is a big "no-no" but I really miss it. I'm wondering how many of you are drinking coffee and at what point did you start? Also, did it upset you stomach? Help with Constipation?

Thanks:)

[tfarr 270]

I actually started drinking coffee about two months ago. Decaf at first now regular. I'm almost 6 mo PO. It's never bothered my sleeve. But the caffeine does deplete your Vitamins. No wonder I'm balding lol

[suz55 8]

I never stopped preop and post. Over 3 months and no issues. My dr was ok with caffeine . There are so much others things to take care of.

[ShellMilliner 233]

My doctor's office is fine with coffee, no more than two cups per day. I was a big coffee drinker prior to surgery 3-4 cups/day sometimes more, but since surgery I haven't had any desire for it.

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

I will tell you of my recent experience with coffee: I normally (before surgery) would have one cup/day, a few times a week, when I would get sleepy. I am allowed NOW one or two cups A WEEK. Well, this past week I tried having it 2 days in a row (one cup, mind you), and BOY OH BOY did it start the HUNGER factor going!!!! All I wanted to do that second day was eat!!!! There was no stopping the craving to eat. I would drink Water and other beverages to try and curb this wild animal, but NOOOOO! I went to bed feeling like I was starving....not good.

So today, I am going back to the basics, Protein shakes, and other beverages, to get back on track. No more coffee for me unless it is DIRE! I have learned my lesson!!!

[miller1109 116]

I am 8 months out and just started drinking coffee. My NUT said 1-2 cups a day is Ok

[sharonintx 1,275]

I drank it the whole time. Before, after, every day. I can't really finish a whole cup at a time but I do have 2 or 3 half cups throughout the morning. It never bothered me.

[cjnorris 103]

I was a big coffee drinker. Drink Decaf now. One cup a day. My surgeon said I could drink regular but it does not taste the same as before surgery so I just stayed with decaf.

[Kathy812 794]

I was told to wait till 3 months to have reg but I was allowed Decaf after my 1 week f/u. Amazing how Drs orders are so different.

I now have about 16ounces a day & never had issues. It does not have a real effect on helping me to stay regular but I know some people says it helps them immediately.

[blondebomb 580]

I had Decaf on my next morning tray in hospital..I switched to register coffee about 5 months out..

[newrose2427 30]

I'm 8wks out, and started back drinking regular coffee about 2wks ago. I was a HUGE coffee drinker, probably at least 5-6 cups a day. Now I drink one in the morning and one in the afternoon. It has never bothered my sleeve. And it definitely helps keep me regular. I think it works better than my stool softener lol..

[sandyb68 46]

I was given the go ahead for one cup of coffee w/almond milk at 2 months each day. Have not had any issues at all.

[Mandat 0]

My surgeon will allow up to 2 cups a day.

[Susanfnp13 61]

I love coffee. I started drinking it around 3 months post op. No problems. 2-3 cups per day. Helps with Constipation, especially if you mix a little Miralax in with your morning cup!

[kimpossible67 608]

Not giving coffee up. I don't drink Decaf.< /p>