Caffeine

[smb1966 129]

Can someone refresh my memory as to why we are not allowed caffeine containing drinks.< /p>

[ZoeyBear 64]

Caffeine can cause dehydration

[magtart 603]

I drink one cup of coffee every morning. Right after surgery I stopped for a while, but started up again after 6 weeks or so. I don't drink soda or anything else with caffeine other than my one cup. I haven't had any issues.

[WorkinOnMe 596]

It is a diuretic so cab dehydrate. Also an irritant, so beginning stages of recovery means it can bother your healing stomach.

That said, I have a cup of coffee every now & then, but mostly stick to Decaf. I am 6 months out & my doc says typically none before this.

[Bndtoslv 292]

I was allowed starting at 3 weeks out.

[bellabloom 2,467]

The dehydrating effects is the reason. It's really hard to stay hydrated after surgery.

You can have caffeine, just in moderation and with plenty of Water.

[Yaberhoo 358]

According to my surgeon, Caffeine restricts blood vessels and can interfere with healing from surgery.

[KarenLoh 128]

When I saw my NUT for my 3 month post-op visit, she said that new guidelines had just been published and said that 16 ounces a day of caffeine is now allowed. I don't drink coffee every day but it's nice to have a cup on a cold rainy morning and not worry about it. Bubbles are still out though, so no soda with caffeine.