Does anyone remember...........

What does caffeine do to us at this point? Is it still bad? I've been trying to find it in my info packet, but I can't seem to locate the info. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller? C

Ferris hear- Caffeine will dehydrate you. If you have caffeine, you should up your fluid intake to make up for it. "

It dehydrates you. I can't remember the amount (argh we just talked about this last week at our local support group meeting) but for each oz. of caffeine beverage we have, we are supposed to add additional water to our daily intake. There is a recommended ratio I just can't remember what it is. I will try and find out.

Found it....I copied this from the handbook that my surgeon gives out to all of his patients. Caffeine is a diuretic, so it can dehydrate you. Because of this, you will need to drink an extra 1 1/2 cups of water for every 1 cup of caffeine you drink. Caffeine can irritate your new pouch. It can also prevent your body from absorbing iron and cause iron-poor blood (anemia). Also, caffeine can be an appetite stimulant and make you want to eat more.