freelee 128 Posted July 7, 2017 Before my RNY two years ago, I never really drank coffee. Then suddenly I got into a routine of going regularly (ie once or twice a day). My surgeon says it's okay as long as I am getting in my Protein and Vitamins. But even though a venti skinny vanilla latte has protein (and carbs!) I admit to overdoing it with the sugar free vanilla Syrup. My cold "go to" drink is a coffee-light frappachino, with sf vanilla added also. Are frappachinos considered CARBONATED?? Or is it just crushed ice? Is the air in it a bad idea? What are your opinions on and options for Starbuck's drinking after gastric bypass? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJs_Dad2012 246 Posted July 7, 2017 How many a day are you doing? Replace with Water, make sure you're not drinking so much that you're hurting yourself. Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blondie66 271 Posted July 7, 2017 You won't be drinking anything venti the first year! Don't be disappointed that it may take u about about 3 months before you can have Starbucks even sugar free without dumping 1 Katilady reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freelee 128 Posted July 7, 2017 Absolutely, Blondie66, I am two years out from RNY and just had my panni last week. This has just happened over the past year. And I can't drink a venti coffee-light frappachino, it has to be a grande. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little Green 583 Posted July 8, 2017 (edited) Quote Are frappachinos considered CARBONATED?? Or is it just crushed ice? Is the air in it a bad idea? Pre-op so I can't give too much advice, but I do know the frappucinos would definitely not be considered carbonated, any more than a regular smoothie you make at home. They just use a blender at Starbucks to make those. Edited July 8, 2017 by Little Green Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freelee 128 Posted July 8, 2017 That makes sense, Little Green, thank you. It is a real obsession of mine and probably not good for me (or my wallet) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blondie66 271 Posted July 8, 2017 Sorry misread your post! Yep Starbucks pricey!! When I go I normally get vanilla latte or blonde roast ...my daughter used to work at Starbucks and I asked her about fraps and they are not carbonated. My personal preference is to try and stay away from sweeteners unless stevia. I've read they're very unhealthy. Better to have sugar but then the calories would be astronomical!! 1 freelee reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites