Question:
Caffeine in unsweetnd tea, should it be avoided?
Had RY on 10-6-09 and have lost over 70lbs so far but worried my drinking habits listed may stop or slow this down. Love drinking ice tea with sweet n low, is this something I should not do. Also is it ok to drink diet caffeine free soda. I struggle with water all of the time like to switch it up once in a while, what should I do. — bubba1503 (posted on December 1, 2009)
December 2, 2009
NO to the soda of any type. The carbonation can cause you alot of pain,
plus it can distend and stretch your new and healing pouch. Don't take the
chance after being given this chance. Caffeine should be avoided, partly
because it can irritate the stomach and partly because it is a diuretic,
which means you have to drink more to make up for what the caffeine makes
you urinate. You want to avoid dehydration, so at least for now, stay away
from the caffeine. I drink Celestial Seasonings tea. It is caffeine free
and they have tons of flavors to choose from.
Good luck. By the way, congrats on the weight loss so far!
— Dawn A.
December 2, 2009
Your tea is fine -- it is a bit acidic, so be aware of that. Also, it
contains tanins, which inhibit the absorption of some vitamins and
minerals, so you need to be super vigilant of this and keep an eye on your
labs.
And just for the proof about dehydration, there was a study:
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/118888724/abstract
Conclusion The most ecologically valid of the published studies offers no
support for the suggestion that consumption of caffeine-containing
beverages as part of a normal lifestyle leads to fluid loss in excess of
the volume ingested or is associated with poor hydration status. Therefore,
there would appear to be no clear basis for refraining from caffeine
containing drinks in situations where fluid balance might be compromised.
— Andrea U.
December 2, 2009
Ok well im probably going to say something here that is going to be argued
strongly and it is in no way meant to upset anybody. I have to tell you
first of all congratulations on embarking on this journey and taking the
first step to the rest of your healthy life also congrats on the amazing
weight loss. Now i will tell you this caffeine in moderation is in no
detrimental to your health nor your weight loss. The dangers i see are the
sugar substitutes you are consuming stop it seriously STOP IT!!!!! You are
killing yourself they are more detrimental to your health weight loss and
general well being than you can ever imagine. Seriously don't lessen them
or say maybe i will cut it in half just freaking stop it its poison plain
and simple it is killing you and probably what made you gain weight in the
first place and will continue doing so in sabotaging your wls. Now why do i
say this there are numerous studies that show it causes all types of crazy
cancers but besides that they contain aspartame and sucralose both of which
are excitotoxins as is MSG. I know i sound like a crank and plenty of
doctors would say im wrong and i have no medical training but the
information is out there. All im saying is this you have went thru hell
with this surgery believe me i know i had RNY on 4/20/09 and went from 425
lbs. to my current weight of 260 lbs. but it was only when i cut out diet
this and artificial that bullshit that the weight started flying off daily
and my energy levels skyrocketed. seriously i have not had a diet drink
since i came back from the hospital and started doing my research online. I
implore everyone on this site to check out the facts and stop drinking the
kool aid (pun intended) lol. Just research excitotoxins and sugar
substitutes this information will change your life. I didn't mean to
lecture you or anything just looking out for the well being of my fellow
people and trying to get the message out there. If you have any questions
or anything else and wanna talk get at me at [email protected] best of luck
in all your life's journey's and peace be onto you :)
— JaVin70
December 2, 2009
Try Green tea. It is loaded with anti-oxidants and really good with sweet
n low. It doesn't take long to get used to.
— lesleigh07
December 3, 2009
the caffiene in tea has started to give me trouble. Many people handle it
just fine so just listen to your body.
No soda. It can fiz on you and the pain is terrible.
— trible
December 3, 2009
I drink decaffinated iced tea during the day because I have a caffine
intolerance. I drink tea with caffine in the morning and I am ok with that.
I only use natural sweetners though. I use sun crystals which only have 5
calories and are stevia and pure cane surgar mixed. This has worked well
for me. Taste great and none on the negative issues from other artifical
sweetners. I used to use sweet & low because it was cheap but realized
how bad it is for me and realized it gave me headaches. I too have a hard
time drinking water so the tea works for me. Green tea and white tea are
also good and great sources of antioxidents. I hope you continue to have
great success.
— Lisa von Wallmenich
December 3, 2009
No soda at all,the carbonation will cause your pouch to strength. I am not
allowed to have caffeine until my 6th month.
— FSUMom
December 3, 2009
I drink Arizona Diet Green Tea and Lipton Diet Green Tea and love both!
They work for me very well! Congrats on your weight loss so far and good
luck and good health for the future!
— StlX
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