Question:
Coffee Coffee Coffee.....Is it part of my past?!?!
I drink two kinds of liquids....coffee and water...I had read on a site online that once I have the surgery that I will not be allowed to drink coffee again....Is this true?!?!?!!??!?!? — ReneeKelly (posted on April 17, 2010)
April 17, 2010
i have coffee every morning i dont think it hurts me i feel fine after i
drink it but.... every one is different
— laydcherry
April 17, 2010
I have no idea what your specific diet instructions will be - they seem to
differ a lot. Me personally drink coffee at least three times a day (with
lactoseless milk nowadays) after my weight loss surgery. I think you will
most probably be fine drinking coffee afterwards. Everything is problably
best in moderation though.
— Swedish_Mia
April 17, 2010
I, too, was a big coffee drinker before surgery. I was told by my Surgeon
and nutritionist that decaf coffee was ok. That is what I have been
drinking (with lo-fat creamer). The main reason for decaf I am told is
because caffeine is a diuretic which will cause you to expel liquids faster
and increase the potential for dehydration. I have not ventured to drink
regular coffee yet. I am only 6 weeks out from RNY surgery. But I am
happy to at least drink some coffee (although it now takes forever to drink
it :o) I have been decaffeinated since prior to surgery and figured I
would do my best not to go back to it. So far so good. My other drink of
choice was unsweetened decaf iced tea before surgery. Best of luck to you.
— Robert Young
April 17, 2010
You will be told a lot of stuff. I started back on coffee very soon after
my surgery. You will have to find out by trial and error what works for
you.
Some health nazis hate coffee. Some will tell you that it is an appetite
stimulant and should be used with caution.
— lucyfur
April 17, 2010
I was advised to go completely decaf. When I got my surgery date I titered
down and began drinking half and half decaf/caffeinated until I was
completely defacafed. Now I really do not miss the caffeine but I have
discovered more full bodied coffee to make up the difference. One
suggestion tho.....use an unflavored protein powder as part of your creamer
to make it a healthy drink.....good luck
— karensaporito
April 17, 2010
I waited 6 months to have coffee too. I wasn't allowed to have caffeine
prior to that.
— FSUMom
April 17, 2010
I too was a big coffee drinker. And to be honest, if I drink coffee that I
make at home, it seems to send me to the toidy! However, I did find
Rockstar roasted coffee drinks. I love them! The light Vanilla is my
favorite. It has lower carbs and calories but TASTES GREAT! My dr. allows
me one a day! Kind of like my little treat... plus it has lots of good B
vitamins in it!
— Amy N.
April 17, 2010
the main concern with coffee is caffine. You can choose decaf or limit
yourself to one cup a day. Hubby has to have his one small cup but per
suggestion of someone in his support group he puts Iso Pure Zero vanilla
protein powder in it and it tastes like his old capaccino with added
benefits. His doctor gave approval as it is only once a day.
— [Deactivated Member]
April 18, 2010
I was told that coffee is a diuretic - we have enough difficulty getting in
all our water everyday, and if you drink coffee you need to up your water
consumption by approximately 2-3 cups of water for every cup of regular
coffee you drink. Decaf has less caffeine, but still has some caffeine in
it, so you need to drink 1 cup of water for every 1 cup of decaf coffee.
They also told me I should be sure and get my water in first, and then have
the coffee if I am going to drink it. During the first year it was hard to
get in my required water as it was, so I didn't drink any coffee in that
period. Now it is easier, and I often have a cup of coffee in the morning
first thing - on days that I am pretty stressed and have lots to do, I find
I may even have up to 3 cups - and because I am so busy, I don't get my
water in - I feel so bloated for the next few days and don't feel very
energized. Each person is a little different in how they react to any food
or liquid after WLS surgery, so you need to see how things affect you.
Just be sure to get in extra water if you drink caffeinated drinks, though.
NOTE: chocolate also has caffeine, so if you drink sugar free hot
chocolate, you may have a similar issue.
— Wendy M.
April 18, 2010
I drink coffee every day... My dr said that as long as you drink enough
non caffeinie drinks during the day your will be fine. I even mix proteing
powder in my coffee in the mornings. If I had to give up coffee I wouldn't
have made it. I gave up sugar and most fried foods and everything else I
was supposed to but I will not give up my coffee for anyone.
— phyllismmay
April 18, 2010
I had the sleeve done(dont know if it makes a difference or not) and I do
drink coffee every now and then, some days i can drink a whole cup, other
days i take one drink and think ewww....that is not sitting right and then
i dont drink it. So I guess it just depends on you.
— [Deactivated Member]
April 19, 2010
I have been drinking coffee since my surgery which will be 3 years this
coming May. I have 2 cups every morning and drink water the rest of the day
and than around 3pm I have another cup. I could not go without my caffine
it's what keeps me going. (I'd stop drinking coffee, but I'm no quitter
:)LOL) I have lost 77lbs with 10 to go and have never had a problem as long
as I get a sufficient amount of other liquids.
Joann
— Redhead7977
April 19, 2010
I use McDonalds sf vanilla iced coffee to make my protein shakes every
morning. I have a difficult time meeting my protein needs so I know if I
add Click or GNC Whey powder to that it is very tasty and full of protein.
I am 18 months out and three pounds below goal. I feel great and have had
no issues since day one. Good luck to you. I do make sure to get in my
water though.
— Tangerine4
April 19, 2010
I had RNY gastric Bypass in 2008. I have lost a total of 200 pounds. I
drink coffee A LOT. I know some others may not agree with drinking coffee,
but I am merely being honest. I drink probably 8 or 9 mugs a day, regular
and decaf. I put Splenda or Stevia in it. I have had no problems. (Of
course, I don't eat and drink at the same time).
— Gina S.
April 19, 2010
I had to laugh, I was drinking coffee when I read the question and answers
this morning. I drink coffee pretty much whenever I feel like it. I spent
a year in Lafayette, LA after having my surgery in 2000 and got hooked on
Community Club Dark Roast. Now THAT is coffee LOL! I moved back to Texas
and got my mom hooked on it. Until I lost my job last May I had to have at
least one large mug of strong coffee in the morning and then I may or may
not have one later in the day. Interestingly though now I MAY have 1 or 2
mugs a week but when I have it I use artificial sweetner and non-fat
non-dairy creamer.
— Kellye C.
April 19, 2010
I am 18 weeks out and have tried to drink coffee(decaf) it gives me severe
stomach pains and I end up in the bathroom.
— mjdudley83
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