COFFEE ANYONE?

HI, I AM WAITING FOR MY CONSULT APPT. AND APPROVAL, BUT I JUST HAD A THOUGHT/QUESTION.....CAN YOU DRINK COFFEE AFTER THE WLS? I LOVE MY MORNING COFFEE....IT IS A NO NO? WHAT'S THE SCOOP ON COFFEE? THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR ANY ANSWERS!! JULIE

Hi Julie. I drink coffee all the time but I think the doctor recommends it. If I recall the caffeine can make you hungry. It hasn't done anything harmful to me that I know of.

THANKS GLEN, VERY GLAD TO KNOW THAT!!! TAKE CARE!!! JULIE

duh!! this should say the doctor "doesn't" recommend it. so sorry

It depends on the doctor. I can have coffee (caffine) if I would like but I have to have double the amount of water afterwards or in the course of the day because caffine will dehydrate you. But each doctor is different so you will have to ask your individual doctor.

Julie, It depends on the doctor.. My doctor and nutritionist said to lay off the caffeine for a while because caffeine is an irritant to the lining of your esophagus and stomach -- with a new baby pouchy, it can cause more trouble than it's worth.. I do know people who never gave up their coffee in the process, however.. so it's probably best to add that to your list of questions when you go in for your consult.. Good luck!! Stef

Barix says no caffeine until after 6 weeks, and then only if you can keep up a steady intake of water along with it. I used to have 3 cups every morning, but after the doctor said I could drink it again, I found that I had lost the desire. I figure it's better in the long run. Terry