Caffeine

[mommabear2311 31]

I was talking with a friend of mine tonight about all of the changes I have been making and when I told her no caffeine she asked why. Ya know I didn't have an answer for that. Then it occurred to me I don't remember being told why in any of my classes or appointments. Besides the fact that it isn't good for you, does anyone know any other reasons why we cut out caffeine ?

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[tscott 7]

I was told by my NUT caffeine can cause ulcers in your stomach ! I quit cold turkey last Friday. I have been doing much better than I anticipated. No severe headaches so life is good

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[Havasumoma 250]

Plenty of people still drink it. I'm 61 and I'll do Decaf till I'm fully healed but then I'm back to the hard stuff.

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[butterfly23 423]

It is a good question to ask your medical team. When I did, I got a different answer from my surgeon than from my NUT. I drink caffeine daily (my drug of choice now that sugar is not) as do others on this board. Get the info and make an informed decision about what is right for you.

[Shell ???? 224]

I'm allowed coffee my surgeon and NUT were all about coffee could have it as soon as I got home from hospital it's a blessing I tell you love it so much.

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[sey1008 43]

My NUT said it was a temporary measure to help combat dehydration post op. She said once we can get in at least 64oz of Decaf fluids, that 65th Oz on can be coffee or any other sugar free, non carbonated, caffienated drink. It takes most people a while to be able to get all their fluids in. They have us quit it Pre-op as not to do too many things to the body at once (imagine smoking and drinking caffiene up until surgery, and when you come out on the other side in pain, mentally hungry, exhausted, hormone dumping, etc... and with withdrawals from nicotine and caffiene. It wouldn't be cute.)

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[mommabear2311 31]

Caffeine has always been my vice. I've not had it for over a week now. I used to drink it all day. I think even if my Dr and NUT allow it later I'm going to refrain from it. I should have stopped caffeine a long time ago, I had way to much each day

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[KristenLe 5,979]

@@mommabear2311 My Program says it is because it interferes with the absorption of Calcium and other Vitamins.

[eliminnowp 113]

My NUT said it can increase dehydration and a lot of people consume added sugar and fat in their caffeinated beverages, so they tell people to avoid it for the first 2 months post op. Also coffee is very acidic and can increase heartburn/gerd.

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[Raynbolite 302]

I have one cup in the am... caffeinated...8oz...and I use my Protein drink to sweeten it. Nothing else added. It keeps me regular, I don't know why, but it does. I waited till I was 8wks out and I can get my fluids in no problem. I was so constipated for those 8 wks, thank goodness I am now back to normal.

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