When can we start to drink coffee?

[Benellid 0]

I'm three days post op, when can I have coffee?

[Fanny Adams 7]

I've heard others say their doctors told them not to drink coffee, but mine never banned it and I was drinking coffee pretty much straight away....

[KelinTx 1]

Go for it. I was never on coffee restriction either. I had it the day after surgery and did not suffer any consequences.

[angelface 1]

I'm five days out and I'm allowed to drink coffee. I'm just wondering if I could have a little 1/2 and 1/2. In the hospital they gave me fat free 1/2 and 1/2. I guess I'll go out and get some today.

[katie78 0]

I had no feeling to drink coffee untial about a week post op, my doc said go for it, but it really should be Decaf, b/c caffeine dehydrates you, and we all know how hard it is to get in that 64oz, without somethiing else draining it. I'm only a ccup a day drinker, so it really hasn't been much of an adjustment. I just like the taste in the AM.

[FitGirl 4]

I drank it right away, just less. Listen to your cues.

[JennyLynn 0]

Just make sure you check with your doctor when you talk about your post op diet. I am not allowed coffee for 5-6 weeks. I was only banded two weeks ago and I am dying for a cup with half and half!

[angelface 1]

I was allowed to have coffee right away. I had to use non fat milk or fat free half and half though. Do you know if we can use a tiny bit of half and half once we're feeling better?

[neveragain 9]

Aside from the caffeine and the dehydration factor, there really isn't a reason why you shouldn't be able to drink it right away.

[Mellis 0]

I never quit drinking coffee--but the nutritionist did say that at least the first little bit--to add milk or cream--more to counter the acidity. Since that is how I drink it anyway--I had no problem with that!!