sleeverv 43 Posted May 21, 2016 June 9th. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taracutch 226 Posted May 21, 2016 My surgeon never said anything about caffeine but I keep reading about it on here. I have one more meeting with him prior to surgery and will ask about it but in the meantime, can someone please explain the reason? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pixleyb 24 Posted May 21, 2016 I start my preop on Monday. Heaven help me...... Lol Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lemm61 206 Posted May 21, 2016 (edited) @@taracutch Caffeine is a diuretic which is not a good idea when trying to keep fluids on board and caffeine is an irritant this could cause ulcerations. Edited May 21, 2016 by Lemm61 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrittBratt88 5 Posted May 21, 2016 I just got the call after waiting 2weeks that my surgery is on June 27th. I am super excited! Any advice on getting ready for my pre-op Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taracutch 226 Posted May 21, 2016 @@taracutch Caffeine is a diuretic which is not a good idea when trying to keep fluids on board and caffeine is an irritant this could cause ulcerations. Thanks for the info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taracutch 226 Posted May 21, 2016 I just got the call after waiting 2weeks that my surgery is on June 27th. I am super excited! Any advice on getting ready for my pre-op Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Wowwwww!!! A lot of 6/27!! I'm on 6/27 too!! I don't get my diet until I go to my meeting on 6/7 so no advice yet but let's keep each other posted! I bought all my post surgery stuff off here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrittBratt88 5 Posted May 22, 2016 How do I get the nectar sample kit? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy Joe 113 Posted May 22, 2016 I'm getting closer. June 27 at Bariatric Pal Mexico. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taracutch 226 Posted May 22, 2016 How do I get the nectar sample kit? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I got mine from this site. I bought 2 cases and each one had 15 different flavors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted May 22, 2016 @@taracutch Caffeine is a diuretic which is not a good idea when trying to keep fluids on board and caffeine is an irritant this could cause ulcerations.Thanks for the info Plus, if you go into caffeine withdrawal, the headaches can be brutal. Not something I would recommend going through while also trying to recover from surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrittBratt88 5 Posted May 22, 2016 Which flavors are good? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taracutch 226 Posted May 22, 2016 I haven't tried any yet bc the post-op people keep saying that my tastes will completely change post-op. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taracutch 226 Posted May 22, 2016 Here's a pic of 9 of the 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites