Dame21 23 Posted June 10, 2021 Does anyone have a post op restriction on coffee? My nutritionist advised 2 cups per day, but I usually do 3 or 4. It's how I get my Protein Shake in. It's too sweet otherwise. Is this just concern over dehydration or tummy stretch??Sent from my moto g play (2021) using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GummyBearQueen 115 Posted June 10, 2021 The concern after surgery is dehydration, but that really only occurs when you have several cups a day. I would just make sure you’re getting enough fluids outside of coffee, so adding in a cup of Water throughout the day to offset the possible dehydration. I’m on week three post-op and I can say the caffeine hits me a little more strongly so you may not need your usual 3 to 4 cups. 1 Dame21 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SummerTimeGirl 582 Posted June 10, 2021 My binder says........... "Caffeinated drinks are gastric irritants and are dehydrating. Caffeine should not be consumed unless and until you are achieving your fluid goals. Limit postoperative caffeine intake to 8oz a day." 1 Dame21 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dame21 23 Posted June 10, 2021 Oh thanks for that info. I will try to cut back!!Sent from my moto g play (2021) using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShoppGirl 5,018 Posted June 10, 2021 I was allowed one cup a day as long as I offset it with an extra cup of fluids. 2 mistymorning and Dame21 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creekimp13 5,840 Posted June 10, 2021 We had unlimited...but they wanted it to be decaffienated the first year. 1 Dame21 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris1345 19 Posted June 21, 2021 For every cup of coffee, I try to follow it up with 12 oz of Water. 1 Dame21 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizonaplane 1,613 Posted June 21, 2021 We can have Decaf for the first month. 1 Dame21 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MCGALAXY 4 Posted November 24, 2021 Try a Protein Shake with coffee or get the fonto coffee shots and add them to your shake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vikingbeast 987 Posted November 24, 2021 My surgeon banged on the teakettle about no coffee, but I started drinking it again about 6 weeks out. It's for everyone's safety... I prefer not to lead the 11:00 news... 1 5 Honey10604, OutdoorsGirl, learn2cook and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRealPennyD 12 Posted December 12, 2021 On 6/10/2021 at 11:10 AM, Dame21 said: Does anyone have a post op restriction on coffee? My nutritionist advised 2 cups per day, but I usually do 3 or 4. It's how I get my Protein Shake in. It's too sweet otherwise. Is this just concern over dehydration or tummy stretch?? Sent from my moto g play (2021) using BariatricPal mobile app Hahaha... My surgeon/clinic says none At all for 6 months! It's insane how different every office is. I would have such an improved quality of life with a cup or two of decaf... I am 10 days post op maybe I will try it next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 12, 2021 On 6/10/2021 at 5:41 PM, SummerTimeGirl said: "Caffeinated drinks are gastric irritants and are dehydrating It's crazy they still treat this debunked old wives's tale as fact. Obviously, if coffee annoys your stomach, don't drink it. But the dehydration myth gets thrown around a lot for no good reason. It's plenty hard for bariatric patients to keep up with their plans and exercise and whatnot; it annoys me to no end that these teams don't see it's crucial to keep the "can'ts" of our programs to the necessary requirements, not "oh just in case, don't have x y z lol". Actual science: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/caffeinated-drinks/faq-20057965 https://time.com/5192272/coffee-tea-dehydrating/ Quote “When you drink a cup of coffee or you drink a glass of iced tea, you are necessarily taking in a volume of Fluid along with that dose of [caffeine],” Vigil says. Even though caffeine is a mild diuretic, Vigil says, you won’t lose more fluid through urine than you take in by drinking a caffeinated beverage. Your body is able to absorb as much fluid as it needs and expel the rest, he says. For that reason, your morning pick-me-up actually helps hydrate you, not the opposite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 12, 2021 2 hours ago, TheRealPennyD said: Hahaha... My surgeon/clinic says none At all for 6 months! It's insane how different every office is. I would have such an improved quality of life with a cup or two of decaf... I am 10 days post op maybe I will try it next week. I had surgery 2.30pm Thursday, got home 8.30am Friday, had a tiny sip of coffee Saturday morning. I'm fine, but YMMV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites