I am a caffiene addict-HELP!!

[Bimbabe 1]

Hello everyone,

I truly am addicted to caffiene:scared2:, I hope I am not the only one. How did you deal with no caffiene? Did you go cold turkey or did you wean yourselves. I am having surgery in about 22 days, so I need to start doing something about it.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.:rolleyes2:

[Renee74 0]

I went cold turkey! I do on occasion treat myself to great cup of joe from starbucks. I have even quit coffee for the most part and drink alot of Tazo tea Decaf of course. I personally don't think that having some caffine once a month will harm me!!

[Brandy~ 2]

In my support group they recommened that you start with mixing your coffee 1/2 and 1/2 until its all decaff.

[Bimbabe 1]

In my support group they recommened that you start with mixing your coffee 1/2 and 1/2 until its all decaff.

That is a great idea, I will try it, thanks!!! :redface:

[Michee 2]

I didnt have to give up coffee for the band.........but I did a 3 week liver cleanse earlier this year. I substituted green tea at the beginning. It still has caffeine so I did not get the withdrawal headaches, so it was just getting used to not having the yummy taste.

[Tess415 1]

I drink crystal light energy... the strawberry flavored one it has caffeine in it, I have one every morning!!!:redface:

[kingbird 0]

I am also a die-hard coffee drinker and have not been able to give it up completely. During my two week pre-op diet I gradually weaned myself back to one cup a day. I was banded on September 15th and I have started drinking about half a cup of coffee in the morning. I have not experienced much in the way of withdrawal symptons. I definitely think that gradually weaning yourself back before surgery will help you afterwards.

[Michee 2]

Hi Kingbird

I see we are practically neighbours. Have you checked out the canadianlapbanders group on yahoo? There is usually a local luncheon each month somewhere in the GTA. It is a great place to meet fellow bandsters.

Congratulations on getting banded

[kingbird 0]

Hi Michee:

Thanks for the congrats!

I just joined the Canadian Lapbanders group on Yahoo this past weekend. I haven't had a lot of time to poke around the site yet. I will keep an eye out for the luncheon announcements. Is there usually a good turnout at them? :confused:

[Bimbabe 1]

I drink crystal light energy... the strawberry flavored one it has caffeine in it, I have one every morning!!!:drool:

I did not know that, THANKS.

And thanks to everyone who replied. I love this forum!:rolleyes2:

[Cherlita 0]

I was drinking 2-3 pots of coffee a day for years. I switched to Decaf coffee and really didn't miss the caffeine. I was still getting my coffee fix, but without the caffeine. Then, slowly, I stopped drinking a lot of coffee. Now I rarely drink coffee. I drink Water.

I noticed when I switched to decaf, I got a major headache for about 2 days (2-3 pots of coffee per day is a lot of caffeine). I drank a lot of Water, and it helped.

Good luck!

Cherlita

[MissSac 0]

I am not supposed to drink coffee either butt cannot not have my morning fix.. the doc has settled with one a day is better than 12 and as long as its small all is well. Just need that pick me up before I deal with kids all day! Good luck!

[loveangelpet 0]

My doctor doesnt forbid coffee at all...however i'm not allowed Protein drinks....go figure..everyones different... .I've lost 105lbs in 10 months.....i dont think the coffee affected my weight loss... gl!!

[Bimbabe 1]

My doctor doesnt forbid coffee at all...however i'm not allowed Protein drinks....go figure..everyones different... .I've lost 105lbs in 10 months.....i dont think the coffee affected my weight loss... gl!!

I can see by your ticker that caffiene has not affected your weight loss at all! You are 3lbs BELOW goal! Excellent.:smile2:

[robtyty 0]

Hello everyone,

I truly am addicted to caffiene:scared2:, I hope I am not the only one. How did you deal with no caffiene? Did you go cold turkey or did you wean yourselves. I am having surgery in about 22 days, so I need to start doing something about it.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.:dita:

I went a week on folgers 1/2 caffiene, they went cold turkey. Yes, I got headaches, felt very off. However, caffiene is a stimulant and can cuase you to eat more....

Get off coffee fast!:biggrin: