Caffiene

What about caffiene...is it ok to have?

My doctor and nutritionist okayed it after about 5 months. As with just about everything, it can be overdone, but I drink a sugar free vanilla latte every day and have Click every morning, and I'm doing just fine.

Jenny

This is just my opinion.  If your asking about cabonated caffienated beverages, I say don't do it!  Caffiene dehydrated you.  I made the mistake of trying them at one year post op and wish I never would have.  I am prone to ulcers and they only make them worse!  I recently gave them up because I have another ulcer.  The only time I drink coffee is when I am in the hospital on a liquid diet and that's only because it's one of the few things they will give you to choose from.

Stephanie E

According to several studies by the Mayo Clinic, caffeine does not dehydrate you. Also, Dr Blumenfeld on Fox News on Sunday mornings says that is a myth too..But, that being said, if you have even the smallest of ulcers or an acid problems, caffeine, especially in coffee, will hurt.

Carbonated beverages are a completely different deal. Even the decaf/sugar free ones are very hard on your stomach/pouch..also, I consider them a gate way *drug* and it only leads to problems later..I stay completely away from anything that is carbonated..

I've been drinking caffeinated beverages (coffee and some drink mixes-including Crystal Light Energy) since a year out, with the blessing of my surgeon..although, he said that the minute I have any discomfort, they are probably going to go away..

I have been drinking one to three cups of coffee per day for quite some time and have not had any problems.  Jus****ch out for anything that you add to your coffee.  It is easy to increase your caloric intake quickly with creamers and other additives.  I do stay away from anything carbonated.  More than a sip of soda is quite painful for me and I know drinking them would start something that I might not be able to stop.

Before my surgery I used to enjoy my coffee BLACK no sugar. Immediately after surgery... I couldn't even tolerate the SMELL of coffee. As time passed, I started to really miss my morning coffee. The only way I can drink it now is with some plain Half & Half. 

It is a little thing I allow myself. NO MORE Starbucks Carmel Machiato's for me... and I don't miss them. 


MODERATION is the key for me on MOST things.
Complete avoidance on others. It works for me.

I love coffee, so I stick to one cup of caffeinated, then switch to decaf. I found I am more sensitive to caffeine post op, but I do love the protein powder in my coffee. I don't count the caffeinated coffee towards my fluid intake, according to my plan, but I know that coffee is merely a very mild diuretic.

Hi... I have a question... what kind of protein powder do you add to your HOT coffee that doesn't get all Clumpy? Early out I tried adding protein powder to hot foods and it was disgusting... This morning I added some TVP to my oatmeal and that was fine... but the powders I've tried just CLUMP in hot foods & drinks.
Any suggestions?

Thanks..

JEllen

I'm a coffee junkie!  I drink mine black and have several cups a day.  I'm not sensitive to caffeine--I can drink a pot and sleep like a baby.  I don't do sodas, so the only way I get caffeine is in coffee and tea (oh! and in the ocassional indulgence of dark chocolate!)

I had my coffee from day 2 after surgery.

Kim