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(Besides my gf, of course)

But seriously, I am coffee snob. I have the molecular diagram of caffeine tattooed on my arm, I have a dozen different machines/gadgets to make the sweet bean juice, and I roast my own.

I take my coffee very seriously. Obviously I can't be slurping it down like a mad man during the first few weeks post-surgery because I need to stay hydrated (caffeine isn't exactly conducive to that), but how soon did you guys start swilling the go-go juice again?

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I was back on the coffee sauce the day I came home from hospital...mixed with vanilla premier Protein shake.

Today, 110lbs later and 7 mos post op I drink coffee every morning with Splenda and fair life fat free milk....

I'm a nurse and coffee is my lifeblood ! ☕️

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I was back on the coffee sauce the day I came home from hospital...mixed with vanilla premier Protein shake.

Today, 110lbs later and 7 mos post op I drink coffee every morning with Splenda and fair life fat free milk....

I'm a nurse and coffee is my lifeblood ! ☕️

These words make my soul sing with joy. ;)

Ok, I MIGHT be over-exaggerating, but that's excellent info! Thanks!

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Wow, by the looks of your tatoo you are a committed coffee connoisseur!! I was allowed to drink regular coffee again after my two week check up.

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I was "allowed" at 3 weeks. I "allowed myself" at 6 days. Black, hot and yummy.

Haven't looked back- and enjoy too many each and every day, along with iced unsweetened sun tea- with lemon, of course

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I'm 2 weeks out and am allowed to have caffeine but for any amount of caffeine i consume, I have to have the same amount of non-caffeinated beverage to stay hydrated :)

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(Besides my gf, of course)

But seriously, I am coffee snob. I have the molecular diagram of caffeine tattooed on my arm, I have a dozen different machines/gadgets to make the sweet bean juice, and I roast my own.

I take my coffee very seriously. Obviously I can't be slurping it down like a mad man during the first few weeks post-surgery because I need to stay hydrated (caffeine isn't exactly conducive to that), but how soon did you guys start swilling the go-go juice again?

No desire since surgery I tried drinking a cup it gets cold. So I don't drink it anymore.

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I was able to have coffee after two days. Watch the milk though - it may make u feel a bit sick in the tummy if you have too much. I have always liked my coffee strong - but even more so now. As such I limit to one strong coffee each morning as my 'treat' - besides I'd get the sack if I skipped it.

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Something you all might like to check out.

http://www.m.webmd.com/diet/rm-quiz-caffeine-myths

CW 227 5'5" 61yrs

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This one shocked me! I don't know why, but it did! My son is headed today to the NCAA headquarters in Indiana with 19 other students from University of Iowa. ( Did I mention how proud and excited I am for him??? He had to submit an application, write out essays, etc to be chosen from a pool of 1000 who applied!!! And he is a freshman!!!) They are spending the next 4 days there studying, learning, meeting with NCAA management, etc.

I'm sending this to him so he can ask about it there. Interested to find out how they monitor the athletes with caffeine consumption.

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