Can VSG work with coffee?

[Coffeeguy 16]

Hi All-

Just in the early exploration stages right now, and as you can see from my username, I'm a coffee person.

I want to know what kind of experiences VSG'ers have had with coffee after the procedure. I'm in the coffee business, so not drinking it is out of the question. I generally drink 3-4 120z cups a day. Usually 2 of them black, and 2 with half/half. I really don't drink milk drinks like lattes, mochas, etc.

I kinda HAVE to drink it for tasting and roast quality control..

Thanks in advance, J.

[Proud2BMe 1,016]

Yes, you can still drink coffee. You may experience some burning sensations the first couple of times you drink it but you will soon get over it.

On a side note, the first time I drank alcohol after the sleeve, about month 5, I had this horrible burning sensation. I thought I really messed up. But it was fine. I'm only a social drinker but am fine with it now.

[ssflbelle 829]

Each Surgeon is different in many different subjects. As for coffee mine said no coffee or tea for the first 2 months after surgery due to it being hard on the new tummy while it is healing and coffee causes dehydration. After week 8 I am able to drink coffee again. It really depends on who you have as a surgeon. Mine also says NO Snacking only 3 meals a day.

[tugs 40]

mine says 1 12oz cup a day

[marypups 111]

I have drunk coffee since about a month out; no problems with it at all.

[rking 484]

I was allowed coffee both pre and post op, just no sugar or cream. Now I can have skim or 1% milk with it.

[cindyw41 761]

My surgeons team said I can have Decaf in the hospital (with no cream or sugar)

[lauraellen80 855]

I drink 1 or 2 cups a day, starting about a month post op. I use 2% Fairlife milk and sugar-free Torani syrups. No problems so far!