Would you like a cup of coffee?
I just had someone tell me that their program strongly prohibits coffee post surgery and ask me if I ever have coffee.
My program also restricts caffinated drinks, especially early on. Dehydration is a major issue following weight loss surgery. Believe it or not, dehydration is actually the number one reason that people are readmitted to the hospital during the first few days and weeks after surgery. Coffee generally contains caffine and caffine acts as a diuretic, so there is some concern that consuming coffee can contribute to deydration. Caffine is also known to contain acids that can increase the gastic acids which can cause heartburn and gastro esohpageal reflux. Finally, studies indicate that coffee stimulates gallbladder contraction and colonic motor activity within minutes of drinking it. Here is a link to a review of the issue.
My program does allow 'decaffinated' coffee and tea, so that's what I enjoy.
Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145
TMI
I use heavy cream in my coffee and find when I don't I get that extra full feeling. Half and half doesn't move me like the heavy cream does.
on 4/14/11 3:28 am
There are studies that show once you are used to ingesting the caffeine that it does not act like a diuretic. There are also some studies that show it reverses memory impairment in aged mice bred to have Alzheimers.
I can drink coffee and fall asleep standing up against a wall, it just doesn't affect me like it does some people or I have built up a tolerance. I have been places or in situations where I could not get coffee or tea and I do not suffer from withdrawals. Caffeine does help me with constipation issues, as it does seem to increase colonic activity, which I need.
I am also NOT advocating that anyone, especially a new post-op drink caffeine.
Michele
Duodenal Switch 08/09/06 - Dr. Paul Kemmeter, Grand Rapids, Michigan
HW: 282 - 5'4"
SW: 268
GW: 135
CW: 125