Coffee

I am firmly convinced that because of the fact that I drink 2-3 cups of coffee per day (plus a quad sugar free Vanilla Venti from Starbucks once or twice a week IN ADDITION) that that is the reason I am losing so much weight lately. I used to drink it by the gallon pre-surgery- but when I was newly post op, I couldn't stand even the thought of it. I know we're not supposed to drink it, but I do not care. It's WORKING. I know a guy on the Cali board who also drinks a lot of coffee and the weight flew off of him as well. So please share with me- do you drink coffee? If so, do you find it really helps your weight loss? If not, maybe you would want to try it! Michele 268/190/147

Pre surgery I drank just tons of coffee and, like you, after surgery I just couldn't stomach it. But within the last month I have begun enjoying it again (although I have switched to decaf, but it's gotta be fresh!!!). And, curiously enough, my stall broke about 3 weeks ago and I have begun losing again. Hey, maybe you are right! Darla

that's my theory and experience as well. and my blood work is coming back fine so i'm not worried. plus it tastes so dang good. AND since i drink lattes i figure i'm getting at least 8 ounces of milk per every 2 ounces of coffee so i'm staying hydrated and getting the good calcium. I want to buy a Starbucks!

Hi Michelle, Funny thing I never drank coffe pre surgery but just recently Xmas day my dh brought me a coffee and I loved it so I have had one everyday from starbucks and my scale started moving again too. I do not know if it is related or not. The only question I have is does coffee cause ulcers because I do not want to risk that? If not what is the reason we are not supposed to drink it? I am gonna ask on the clai boards too.

Ok... so I am going to admit something here that you will all probably give me heck for and I deserve it...BUT...I have changed my ways effective today!!! Here goes... I have been having the 16oz Carmel Marvel from ******s for the last few months maybe only once every other week or so...until recently which I have been having one a day for at least a week. BAD MANDIE I KNOW!!! I decided I should look up the nutritional information....UGH...56...yes 56 grams of sugar, which I figure about 40 of that is added sugar...SO I have been VERY VERY VERY VERY...oh and did I say VERY -- BAD!!!!! So today I asked if they had any sugar-free shots to put in the latte instead. So I had an 8oz Sugar-Free Irish Cream latte...YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY!!!! The girl let me try it before she made me buy it. Next time I will be ready for my 16oz cup o-joe!!!! Oh man...UNBELIEVABLE!! THIS IS THE BEST EVER!!!! Mandie P.S. I didn't dump from sugar before but I think all the Carmel Marvels finally pushed me over the top!! The last two days I have gotten my Carmel Marvel...I would get all hot, clamy, sweaty, the shakes and just feel icky within about 3 hours after I had it...so I guess I do dump..it just takes longer to get in my system than others. I also was NOT diabetic before surgery so I still wonder if that is partly why I can handle some sugar?

I was not diabetic either, and I can handle "some" sugar- but 56 grams?? OMG, no way, that would send me to the ER for sure! I'm not entirely sure what you are describing is dumping either- at least not from the carmel drinks 3 hours later. When I dump, it is within 10-15 minutes. The last time it happened, it was after eating 3 Snackwells cookies- with a total sugar equivalent to about 15 grams. I was so, so sick- I thought I was going to die. Thankfully, those episodes last only 15-20 minutes. Mandie, it sounds like you don't dump on sugar at all. And I am so proud of you for giving up those evil, evil sugar laden drinks! Nothing tastes as good as thin feels!!! (But did you find they helped your weight loss or not?)

When I go to Starbucks, I order a grande Decaf, Skinny Latte, with just one shot of SF Vanilla (what they usually put in is way too sweet!). My nephew used to work at Starbucks and he told me the correct "lingo" as to how to order correctly!!!!! Darla ps. Mandie's Caramel thingie is making me dump just by reading it!!!!

I don't think it has helped at all. I think it is because I have also been drinking pop for about 3 months..hence slower weight loss since October as well. I am getting real bad about the water!!! I am going to go make some Crystal Light lemon tea...I can't stand the decaffienated though!!! Our water has had a strong chlorine taste lately...I think that is why I steered away from it.....I know...excuses excuses......I also have not yet joined a gym..need to do that -- especialy because Michigan gets so COLD in the winter..sometimes I swear it is actually warmer outside when it snows than when it lingers around the idea of snowing.....AH WELL..At least I am slowly losing...Here I go jinking myself...today I got down to 354...so after a week of bouncing around 357-360 I am finally moving again. I have been really thirsty for orange juice lately and have been craving pickles...NOT pregnant though...Abstinence is the best policy right now!! I sure am more horny than normal though! LOL Mandie

you know...same thing happend with me with the dumping. I noticed lately, that if i eat too much sugar i get real icky feeling. And BAD stomach cramps. I mean its really painful. And I get really really tired. Everytime it happened (maybe 3 times) i just went and laid down.

Michele, there is something called "late dumping." It seems I read it on someone's post on the main board. I am not sure what it is, but it can happen three hours later easily. And what she is describing sounds just like dumping, IMHO. I think coffee does help weight loss too, if anything it sure makes the trips to the bathroom more frequent. lol I need help there, cuz I am all stopped up all the time. TMI sorry. lol