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According to ASMBS guidelines, “Q: Do I need to avoid caffeine after bariatric surgery? A: Caffeine fluids have been shown to be as good as any others for keeping you hydrated. Still, it is a good idea to avoid caffeine for at least the first thirty days after surgery while your stomach is extra sensitive. After that point, you can ask your surgeon or dietitian about resuming caffeine. Remember that caffeine often comes paired with sugary, high-calorie drinks, so be sure you’re making wise beverage choices.”

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in addition to holding off on it immediately after surgery (I actually had to wait six months - but some surgeons are OK with you having it sooner), no, I could not have it during my pre-op diet. I was supposed to be off of all caffeine a couple of weeks before surgery. Although maybe your surgeon is of a different opinion. I'd ask...

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I wasn't "prescribed" coffee by my surgeon until six months after my surgery. I missed it but stuck with his guidance.

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Medically, coffee with no creamers/milk/etc is on a clear liquid diet. However, as others have said, during the bariatric process the caffeine is the issue.

As all doctors seem to have their own dietary recommendations, please consult your surgeon's office for their dietary guidelines.

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According to ASMBS guidelines, “Q: Do I need to avoid caffeine after bariatric surgery? A: Caffeine fluids have been shown to be as good as any others for keeping you hydrated. Still, it is a good idea to avoid caffeine for at least the first thirty days after surgery while your stomach is extra sensitive. After that point, you can ask your surgeon or dietitian about resuming caffeine. Remember that caffeine often comes paired with sugary, high-calorie drinks, so be sure you’re making wise beverage choices.”

The BariatricPal Store carries a large selection of bariatric friendly coffee options at https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/coffee .
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Every surgeon has different requirements so check with them first.

I was told no caffeine by my surgeon but I could have herbal or green teas. Can’t recall a time limit on this. I haven’t drunk coffee or soft drinks (soda) for 16+ years instead drinking green tea so an easy request. One cup a day supplies minimal caffeine. Caffeine is probably pretty harsh on your healing tummy. Plus it’s always good to break addictions. 😁

My father had kidney problems. He was always being told to increase his Fluid intake & that two cups of tea or coffee a day was ok & could be included in his daily fluid requirement. It was two cups too - 500mls total maximum - not two ginormous mega mugs. Just something to consider.

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