Question:
Why Can't We Have Tea?
It just dawned on me that my nutrionist said I shouldn't drink tea with caffeine, and I have been doing it from the day I got released from the hospital (I am 18 days post-op) drinking jasmin tea hot. What will this do to me? — Amy E. (posted on November 10, 2003)
November 10, 2003
Amy,
I've never heard that! In fact, tea was the first thing I got to have
after water when I was still in the hospital after my DS. AND - I drink
iced green tea like it's going out of style! Maybe you should ask your doc
what he/she thinks.
Blessings,
dina
— Dina McBride
November 10, 2003
— Cosmo K.
November 10, 2003
It's the caffeine that's the problem, not the tea itself. Caffeine can
cause dehydration, a real problem early post-op. My doc also told me it
can cause ulcers, especially as your new pouch and connections are healing.
I was told to stay away from caffeine completely for a year, and then only
in moderation after that. I, too, missed my tea, and because I'm a
"tea snob" (according to one of my friends), I can tell the
difference between regular tea and decaf. But, I persisted and finally
found a loose decaf English Breakfast at the local Home Economist that's
passable (not as good as regular, but drinkable). I don't know jasmin tea,
but is it an herbal? Herbal teas shouldn't be a problem as they generally
don't have any caffeine.
— Vespa R.
November 10, 2003
Yes, it's the caffeine that's the problem. All I use to drink was Crystal
Light and hot tea (both w/caffeine). And at 10 months post-op I fainted on
the train from dehydration. (I had ignored the warning signs: dizziness
when getting up from a sitting or laying down position, very dry skin,
darkish lips and I actually felt thirsty which is rare for me.) I've
learned my lesson. Now I only drink decaf tea, coffee, ice tea etc. And
have had no problems.
— LisaTaz
November 10, 2003
The other things teas do for us is to leach calcium from the bones, as well
as contributing to oxalate type kidney stones. That'd be caff or decaf, no
difference for those things. That is not the occasional teat, but habitual
lotsa tea.
— vitalady
November 11, 2003
My surgeon told me that we shouldnt have coffee or Tea, decaf or not...
there is acid in it that can cause ulcers... as well as the other things
that other posters have mentioned. I am sure an occassional cup won't hurt,
but every day?... I wouldnt risk it. :-)
— Katrina K.
November 13, 2003
Both my surgeon and nutritionist say we can have the Diet Snapple, it
counts towards our water intake. I have a can almost everyday, along with
two 20 oz. bottles of water.
— tazfan
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