craving coffee...i'm gonna die!

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I was told caffeine is an appetitie stimulant by my doc's nutritionist. Maybe it does that for some, but doesn't for me at all. Furthermore, although I drank tea (unsweetened) by the bucket and a cup or 2 (12 ounce mugs) of coffee a day, I never have a headache or withdrawal when I pass on it. So lucky me, no caffeine addiction!

BUT I am having my 1-2 cups of coffee each morning and then my tea and I'm fine. I DO make sure I get in 64 ounces of pure plain Water and then tea if I'm still thirsty, because plain old Water does things for you that tea does not. (odd but true)

IMHO if you are getting your water in, have coffee or tea as adjuncts. You'll know if it makes you hungry, and can pass on it.

[BeckyinTn 0]

I was told no caffine for the first 2 weeks. After that as long as I get my 64oz of Water in a day then I can have my coffee. I was also told if I drink more than 2 cups that means I need to drink the amount of water equal to the amout of extra coffee since it tends to be a diuretic.

[vsnowrn 0]

I am 5 weeks post op and I have coffee all the time, I don't over do it though, couple cup a day

Veronica

[robtyty 0]

its been almost 8 weeks since my surgery. I'm really craving coffee. And no, Decaf will not cut it. my dr says no caffeine for the first three months. Please remind me why I cant have it. I quite frankly dont rember why. Anyone else out there able to drink coffee after the surgery?

I miss coffee, I have been of it for a week. :biggrin:

[kaytiebugs 0]

My two little pennies worth.....

I tried for weeks to quit caffeine. I was friggin MISERABLE! I gave up. I only drink 1/2c of coffee in the morning though. I MUST have it. I know I'm going to quit a few days before surgery and avoid it for a few weeks post op. If I don't feel like complete and total crap 3 weeks post op without caffiene I'll quit for good, but I spent 3 weeks falling asleep at the wheel and going to bed at 8:30... I can't live like that. I'm giving up a LOT LOT LOT of stuff, and I don't know if I can give up my energy. Without caffeine, I am practically useless.