Coffee Caffeine? RNY 11/17 2014

Browneyedgirl33
on 5/5/15 12:56 am

Is it bad to drink Caffeine if you get your 64 oz of water in? I always usually drink Decaf but this week I have drank a few of cups of coffee with caffeine and couldnt remember the doctors comments on this.

Thanks

iloveravens
on 5/5/15 1:05 am

RNY on 08/13/14

I was allowed caffeinated coffee at 6 months. I think you're supposed to drink extra water to make up for the dehydrating effects of caffeine. I really can't remember or didn't pay attention because I drink a ton of liquid anyways...LOL

Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;

Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)

M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4

5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)

Laura in Texas
on 5/5/15 1:06 am

RNY on 09/17/08

About 5 months out I started drinking coffee again. Surgeons seem to have different views on coffee. Mine was worried it increased cravings (maybe from all the crap people usually put in it). I drink at least 8 cups a day with no ill effects.

Laura in Texas

53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)

RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis

brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco

"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."

mamata2
on 5/5/15 1:16 am

Caffiene does not cause dehydration. See article from the Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/caffeinated-drinks/faq-20057965

However, Caffiene can make ulcers worse so watch out for that if you are prone to them.

jenorama
on 5/5/15 1:45 am - CA

RNY on 10/07/13

Be careful. I caffiened myself into a bout of gastritis. I'm on the tail end of a course of Prilosec and I only allow myself 1 caffeine drink a day. Be aware of stomach discomfort that may occur even several hours after consumption.

Jen

JAMStribe
on 5/5/15 2:16 am

I drank coffee until a few weeks ago when I too was dx with gastritis. VERY painful.

Caffeine isn't worth it :(

(deactivated member)
on 5/5/15 6:33 am

RNY on 12/16/13

I avoid caffeine - don't anticipate that I will ever have a caffeinated drink again, and I don't miss it. If I am recalling correctly, my program allows for one caffeinated drink per day. When in doubt, best to check in with your program, but also think about why you want caffeine. I don't miss it - the hard part was stopping - I lived on diet coke and tea. Best wishes!

Maria27
on 5/5/15 8:19 am - Chicago, IL

RNY on 03/17/15

My program has no caffeine restrictions other than making sure you are getting in all your water first. I can't live without caffeine. I've tried many times, but I just can't reach the same level of alertness without it. I started drinking tea one week after surgery, and started drinking espresso this week. I have finals coming up! Everything I have read states that caffeine isn't inherently harmful unless you consume it in excess, meaning more than a pot of coffee per day.