caffine
The Mayo Clinic and numerous other sources say it's not dehydrating, unless you consume HUGE amounts.
Kelly
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The same as before surgery. It may aggrevate an ulcer, if you have one. It interferes somewhat with the absorption of some minerals, like iron and calcium (but not a lot). It may cause anxiety and trouble sleeping.
Caffeine doesn't cause dumping. Dumping is caused by too much sugar.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
I'm drinking coffee right now! :) My Nut said that it is ok in moderation. I agree that it would aggravate ulcers, and that it is proven to NOT dehydrate, however, being a Biology professor, I would warn you that it DOES have other physiological affects on your body, and depending on what co-morbidities you had/have to start with, you might want to abstain for awhile. Here is a fairly straightforward article about it: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=how-does-ca ffeine-affect
Christa
Surgery Date: Dec. 17, 2012
