Opinions on caffeine - Achiev One

Okay, I've really been wanting to try the Acheiv One protein coffee drinks, since they have 20 g of protein and everyone says they taste so great, but I've been reluctant because I'm guessing they have caffeine. What is everyone's opinion on drinking caffeine post op? My surgeon says to avoid it because it encourages the snacking and feeling hungry. Has anyone been drinking Achiev One and how has it worked with your weight loss/cravings?

I have not tried the Achiev one drinks, but I think coffee makes me snack less. Now, Mountain Dew used to make me want to eat more, ha ha, but those days are over. Dar

I drink 2-3 cups of coffee a day. It actually has the reverse reaction with me - casues me to want to eat LESS. It gives me energy, too.

I drink coffee and i've tried the Achiev One which i enjoy. Go with what you feel! Hugs, ANDI

Alisa- I drink the Acheiv One protein coffee drinks all the time. Caffeine doesn not make me hungry or make crave snacks. My surgeon is OK with drinking coffee.

Me too - I drink coffee and havent' found it makes me want to snack. You could alwasy try it one day and be aware of how you are feeling. If you feel you are snacking more then give it a miss.

Thank for all the comments. I'm going to order some tomorrow and see how it goes. I definitely think this may be a big help in my upping my protein every day. Plus I could use the "kick" in the mornings that I was used to getting in Diet Cokes pre-op

Hi Alisa . Another coffee drinker here. I put chocolate protein powder in my morning cup so it fills me up and curbs my appetite. During the day I drink regular coffee sometimes the flavored kind, instead of snacking.---Suzette

Alisa, I forgot to mention another coffee drink I like. I put a scoop of the IDS low carb, multi-pro whey isolate protein in my first cup of coffee in the morning. (I save the Achiev One for a pick me up treat later in the day.) The flavor I have is cappaccino. It's very good. One note, you do have to follow the directions when mixing or you will end of with lumps. The directions are easy (once I read them), just mix a tiny bit of water with the scoop and mix with a spoon it until it looks like a thin paste, then pour in your coffee. I also stir while I'm pouring in the coffee. This stuff has 26 g of protein and I read somewhere that it's good to get some good protein early each morning when you first get up. I got all my stuff at bariatriceating.com. A great website and resource for all kinds of products!!

I swear by the AchievOne, and I dont think it tastes so great but I can tolerate it enough to drink one every morning!!!! I was able to buy 34 bottles from someone on the RN messageboard and with S&H it came to $62 where as I pay 30something odd dollars for a 12 pack...................ok I'm rambling but I find that thay REALLY BOOST my energy level and I eat less. You know it may be the opposite for you!!!. I was ADDICTED to Tim Hortons Iced cappucinos pre op!!!! Never been a big coffe drinker though.