caffeine??

I guess pre-op I was pretty much a caffeine addict. Since surgery I have been mostly off caffeine, but a few days ago I had an unsweetned tea from Jack's. It was very good! They have the great ice that I like! Now I find myself going by and getting one every once in awhile. Is this really bad? Karen

I think some would say Yes it is bad, but me personally I think as long as you do it in moderation I think its FINE!!! I haven't had caffine for about 6 mths up till a couple weeks ago when I had this DEEP craving for a cup of coffee. I tell ya that was the best D**n cup of coffee I've ever had I've only had about 4 cups since then!! I say as long as its not an every day thing ENJOY!!!!!! Talk to ya soon, Lori 264/190/ 150 (mine) 135 (dr nye)

I too started the caffeine thing again this month. Keeping an eye on my cravings for other food in association with caffeine intake. I usually have a latte with sugar free vanilla - not even thinking last week to remind them for a caffeine free one, and they gave me the caffeine...boy was it good. But then I noticed I felt the craving to eat a lot----I guess it is really an appetite stimulant. I was careful - but I am going to continue to specify caffeine free - too scary of a feeling - I felt like the old me craving everything all the time....

Thanks for the reply. I guess I should be careful with the caffeine and just let it be an occasional treat. Karen

Silly you too. I feel like the old me is coming back when I have caffeine (most in the form of chocolate..both bad)...So I am going to try to get back to caffeine free and chocolate free again.

That darn chocolate has been calling my name too. I should NEVER have tried it. Of course, I'm one of the "lucky" few that sugar doesn't bother. Figures since I was/am a sugar addict. I've only tried caffeine once in tea. Yum! I'm trying not to start that bad habit again.

Oh yes, sugar doesn't bother me either, which sucks!!!! I hate that I ever tried sugar again.

i also have the occasional fat-free sf vanilla latte. i have heard a difference of opinion regarding caffeine being an appetite stimulant. i haven't noticed a difference in my appetite when i have it. but i have also heard that we should have 8 oz of water for every cup of coffee, so i try to do that! hugs~mary jo

I haven't noticed it making any difference in my appetite, either. I need to get in more water, though. Karen

Hi it is me Renee', U/S Tea is my favorite. I do it with splenda. It is a real treat to me. I normally do crystal light or water. My suregeon gave me the okay. The tea only happens when I go out to eat. There are caffeine free tea options. Everyone will have an opinion........ask the doctor. Good luck to you!!!