Question:
Help I miss Coffee!
I am 5 months out and decaf does not cut it for me. Do you think Maxwell House Lite (50/50) will hurt? Thanks for your advice . . . Michele RNY 6/6/03 -92 — Michele D. (posted on November 10, 2003)
November 10, 2003
I drink regular coffee-2 6oz cups a day. I'm very, very bad. Shame on me.
Jennifer S. 278/229/140
— jenn_jenn
November 10, 2003
My plan doesn't call for permanent decaf products. Only until we can get
in 64 oz of non-caffeinated beverages are we restricted to decaf. So, if
you're getting in a minimum of 64oz. of non-caffeine drinks, a cup of
coffee (or 2) shouldn't hurt you. However, as always, if in doubt, check
with your dietician/nutritionist.
— Carolyn M.
November 10, 2003
My nutritional (Rachel Griehs at HUP) is of the same opinion as the
previous poster's nutritionist. Caffeine is a no-no only during the early
months when you are having trouble getting in the 64 oz a day to begin
with...JR
— John Rushton
November 10, 2003
Basically agreeing with the last two. I am mush without caffeine. My rule
is no caffeine until my 64 ounces of water, then I have to match my
caffeine liquid with water. Yes, I pee a lot! LOL! But it is worth it ;)
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-shelli
— kultgirl
November 10, 2003
My doctor said I can drink one cup a day, as long as I get my 64oz in!!!
— sunkissed kid
November 10, 2003
I was really missing my hot tea, so I whined to my surgeon about it. He
insists that we stay away from caffeine for a full year because caffeine
increases the risk of developing an ulcer, particularly in the healing
pouch. He'd rather be safe than sorry. Even after a year, he wants us to
use caffeine in moderation only, preferring not at all. I'm fussy about my
tea, and can taste a real difference between regular and decaf (you
probably have the same "fussy" taste buds for coffee!). I
finally found a decaf tea that I can stand, so I'm going to stick with it.
I would think that half-and-half would be better than full caffeine. Best
wishes.
— Vespa R.
November 10, 2003
Coffee was the only one true thing I missed. I didn't care about any food,
snacks or sweets. It was that cup of Joe I loved...SOOOOOO...I waited
about 5 mos. and then started drinking it again. I know I shouldn't but I
love it. I drink my water but I also drink my coffee and I am a happy
camper. I do everything else right. I take my vitamins, protein, exercise
and no carbs. I figured..hey...I'm human..gimmee coffee. My doc says
coffee is fine as long as for every cup I drink I replace it with a cup and
1/2 of water. I don't always follow that rule but I'm pretty close.
— KellyL
November 10, 2003
Best thing to do is ask our surgeon or nutritionist. My surgeon's office
told me that they did not recommend that I do coffee, but if I did, make
sure I added 2 8 oz. cups of water for each 8 oz. of coffee I drank to
avoid dehydration.
— Cathy S.
November 10, 2003
I drink regular coffee everyday and always have. Hmmm, then again....I
have had ulcers...dont listen to me!
— RebeccaP
November 10, 2003
check out http://www.soycoffee.com/, there are some really great coffe
alternatives out there. we drink one called roco mojo. soy coffee also has
the benifit of added protein and fiber. enjoy!
— Michelle R.
November 10, 2003
I drink coffee every morning and have since about 3.5 months out. Funny
thing, I like my coffee stronger than before surgery but I drink much less
of it. I drink 1/2 to 1 full mug in the morning. Try it and your body
will let you know. Good luck.
— [Deactivated Member]
November 10, 2003
I have had a cup a day since I was about 2 weeks post op, I am lucky in
that I have a stomach of steele and still do after surgery. Never had a
problem with ulcers or GI upset of ANY kind. I am the post op everyone
wishes they were or could be.
— Sarah S.
November 10, 2003
I think I was around 5 months post op before I could drink coffee again. I
like both regular and decaf. But sometimes coffee hurts my pouch. At those
times I drink Aldi's decaf. For some reason it is almost like there is'nt
any acid in that coffee. It goes down smooth. But I have to admit I'm
usually bad and drink the 8 O Clock bean in the red bag. LOVE THAT COFFEE!
(And I enjoy my cafinee). ;)
— Danmark
November 10, 2003
I have a cup of regular coffee every morning with no ill effects, and have
been drinking it since about 4 months post RNY. Unless you drink more than
2 cups per day, you don't need to worry about dehydration. I found a study
that showed that with one or two cups, the water used to make the coffee
replaces fluid lost, but more than that can cause mild dehydration.
— koogy
November 10, 2003
I drink coffee everyday... I am almost 2yrs post op. I was told that every
cup you have you must add 1.5 times that in water. So if you drink one 8 oz
cup you have to ADD 12 0z of extra water. Good Lux
— Robert L.
November 10, 2003
I haven't given up coffee since Day One (they gave it to me in the
hospital). I drank 1/2 to 1 cup a day (fully caffenatied) for the first
six months only because I couldn't handle the water that I needed to get in
to "balance it out" (water hurt going down). Now that I am able
to drink water better (still not great), I drink 2-3 cups of coffee a day,
which is more than I probably should but it's what happens working 12 hours
a day. I get in my water and calcium and try to keep the coffee
consumption somewhat restrained.
— susanje
November 10, 2003
Susan Elliott's reply did jog my memory - they gave me (and my husband,
too) coffee on our trays in the hospital! I didn't try it, but my husband,
who is NOT a coffee drinker, did try some. It has a
rather"moving" effect on him (if you get my drift) and it got
things going after surgery!
— koogy
November 13, 2003
I am a coffee fanatic, so I totally understand. I had surgery July,2002 and
I have never given up coffee. I have given up using sugar and dairy
creamers. I use equal or splenda, and non-dairy creamers now. Plus I have
been lactose intolerant since the surgery. The reason we should not have
coffee is because of the caffine which can cause your appetite to increase,
and it can cause you to become dehydrated, which has also happened to me. I
just handle those cravings with water fruits and green veggies which we
need more of anyways. And if I do have a cup of coffee, or 2, I just
increase my water intake by 2 more cups or so a day to rehydrate myself. So
I still "cheat" on my Dr.'s instructions a little more than I
should, but my starting weight was 390 lbs, & I have lost 180 lbs so
far, so I don't beat myself up about it too much! And you shouldn't
either.
Hope my 2 cent helps ya!
— mzunderstood702
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