Coffee/mochas/etc..

[inkdcosmoqueen 81]

So guys before surgery I had an obsession with white mochas and hot chocolate... I'm 2 weeks out of surgery tomorrow and I start my soft foods.. I know I can have milk now but is caffeine still an issue? Why was it an issue at all anyway just curious?? And am I cool to order a sugar free white mocha? Or sugar free hot chocolate?

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[Dub 9,942]

Somewhere prior to three months my surgeon allowed me to have coffee again.

It's something I enjoy daily.

[debd80 41]

They don't want you drinking coffee because of the caffeine, which is a diuretic. So if you're ok with Decaf - go for it! I mix coffee with my Protein shakes and for me, it makes them go down way easier!

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Edited July 25, 2016 by debd80

[Cervidae 2,389]

Caffeine can also increase your risk of ulcers, on top of being a diuretic. My doctor has the absolutely not stance on it, but I've seen some doctors allow it, probably because it's better than drinking pop or juice and a lot of people are dependent on caffeine to function. I would ask my doctor/nut.

[inkdcosmoqueen 81]

Does anyone know if I can order a Decaf sugar free nonfat white mocha?? Lmao I'm new to the whole Starbucks menu.. All I've ever gotten is just the white mocha or vanilla bean frappe lol.. I just wanna know if I can get a white mocha without the caffeine and sugar?? Is there hope? Lol

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Or am I better off making it myself?

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[jess9395 5,450]

You can order it Decaf for sure.... I don't believe white choc is available in sugar free tbiugh

[emme.vee 142]

Starbucks sugar free products are made with Splenda. Splenda products are extremely poisonous to your body. I know coffee can be really bitter when not sweetened and sugar is a no no right now. Have you considered using stevia? I know it's not the easiest taste to get used to but I would rather use stevia than deal with the health complications of Splenda.

Here is a good article in regards to sweeteners after bariatric surgery.

http://www.healthcentral.com/obesity/c/276918/151099/sweeteners-life/

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[inkdcosmoqueen 81]

@@jess9395 ok thanks! @@emme.vee yeah I use stevia right now.. Thanks for the input tho!

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[emme.vee 142]

Inkdcosmoqueen did you have to get used to the taste before WLS? I have taken it in the past and I just can't get used to the taste lol.

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Edited July 25, 2016 by emme.vee

[stacyrg2 350]

You can order it Decaf for sure.... I don't believe white choc is available in sugar free tbiugh

I don't believe there is a sugar free white mocha either. I think you can get a sugar free mocha and I know you can get sugar free vanilla, caramel or cinnamon dolce.

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[ARoberts 11]

Order regular Decaf coffee and ask them to add the sugar free vanilla pumps, add your vanilla or caramel premier Protein. It's really good.

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Edited July 26, 2016 by ARoberts

[inkdcosmoqueen 81]

@@ARoberts thanks girl I think you may have just saved my life haha

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[akmarsh 5]

There are companies that make white mocha sugar free Syrup (try Torani on Amazon). The white mocha latte from Starbucks is the highest calorie syrup they make. Even their skinny mocha still has higher fat and calories (I used to be a barista). You can always order a nonfat latte and then put your own syrup in to get the white mocha taste or you can experiment with vanilla, cinnamon dolce and hazelnut

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[StefanieSparklePants 95]

Im a little over a year out and just only now feel comfortable drinking caffeine. I'll get a SF mocha from starbucks like, once a week. Its wonderful to have caffeine again, but it also can play havoc with blood sugar levels too as you're more sensitive to caffeine after surgery. It hits your system super fast (like alcohol does). My advice is to listen to your surgeon and use caution first time you get anything SF, as the SF stuff can make some folks dump or super gassy! Not fun to be gassy at work all day and then have a caffeine crash. Trust me!