abryson 41 Posted January 8, 2016 Has anyone had caffeine??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nurse_Lenora 903 Posted January 8, 2016 Yes!!! It's best to ask your surgeon and or nutritionist about caffeine amount and when. But you can also check out a recent thread on how we all make our coffee. It's pretty popular and a wealth of knowledge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinkgirl1234 761 Posted January 8, 2016 I avoid caffeine.I had bad withdrawal side before hand...pre op when I stopped.Headaches etc...I had major withdrawal.Not going back to coffee right now .Will stick to teas.". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jj7481 363 Posted January 9, 2016 Absolutely. My surgeon advises to drink non-caffeinated coffee but....I couldn't do it. I began drinking coffee to my tolerance. The problem with caffeine is its dehydrating effects and messing with hunger signals. Recent studies show that caffeine may increase hunger due to stimulating insulin secretion, reducing blood sugar levels, and triggering increased hunger. Moral of the story: take it slow. However, make sure you compensate for Water loses by upping your daily water/fluid intake. My recommended Fluid intake is 48 oz, but I'm getting around 72 oz/day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
