Decaf coffee -- still too much caffeine?

[Jpet 0]

Although I've read a lot of posts regarding why caffeine is generally not recommended (especially right after surgery), I haven't seen much regarding Decaf. Decaf coffee still contains a small amount of caffeine as it's impossible to remove all caffeine in the decaffeinating process. But is that still too much?

What is everyone's position on decaf coffee? I miss the taste of coffee and I'd be happy at this point with just decaf.

Thanks in advance!

[Wheetsin 714]

Some caffeine is fine, it would be very hard to avoid caffeine alltogether. I'm not a coffee drinker, but I do drinka lot of tea. I don't care for the flavor of Decaf tea so I drink the regular about 80% of the time, decaf the other 20%. I try offset this with healthy amounts of Water.< /p>

[make33 2]

I've got to honestly tell you, Jen, that I too have read all that's been said about eliminating coffee and :confused2:

All I know is my Bariatric Center never said a word and believe me, I've never quit drinking coffee (well, maybe the day of surgery!). I'm hooked and I'm the "coffee maker" in our office.

I will say that our boss suffered a slight heart attack right after Christmas and so we've all switched to Decaf for him--and you're right, I never got a headache with the changeover.

Just relating my experience.... from the Coffee Addict.....

[kbinaz 0]

Me too.Don't tell my doctor, please. It was the one thing I just couldn't do. I tapered off before surgery and stayed off it for two weeks but finally just decided it wasn't worth living without my Joe. I followed every other rule I was given 100% but giving up coffee was too much to ask. I only drink about two cups a day, so it's not like I'm a fanatic or anything...and I am loving life!!!

[nymoosic 0]

I also have 1-2 cups of caffeinated coffee every day. I made it about 3-4 weeks after surgery without it and then just couldn't stand it any more. I had no idea I relied on that little kick every day!

[KelinTx 1]

No mention of giving up caffine was ever given to me. Therefore ive remained a coffee drinker since the day after surgery without one problem thank god!