I give up!
I have tried, really tried to find a decaff coffee for my espresso machine which i find even half way drinkable!
Not because of the band, but because if I have more than one (very large!!) latte, I get indigestion - low down, not band related at all.
And I cannot find any that remotely resemble real coffee.
So back to fully caffeinated! I'll just try to restrict myself to one a day!
Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
Tiff
Current MD- Dr. Mikami, Honolulu Hawaii
Lapband 14cc AP Lg in 2008- slipped and removed 2016 -VSG July 21, 2016-dx Gerd
** RNY Revision 05/21/2019 **
"A few drops of hope can water and nourish our garden" - Jean M
If you have a Starbucks near you, they have several decafs including espresso that may work to ease your pain. It also might be the milk (lactic acid) in your latte that is the evil-doer. Have you tried soy?
6-7-13 band removed. No revision. Facebook Failed Lapbands and Realize Bands group and WLS-Support for Regain and Revision Group
Thanks for the acidity info! So is it the acidity that causes discomfort? I always assumed, for no real reason, that it was the caffeine. It's a new thing for me - I have had at least one enormous latte a day for years! And this only started recently.
It's not all that bad! Maybe a less acidic coffee might be enough - keeping the caffeine!
I don't think it's the milk as I have milk with other things.
Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
If you get a chance, try one that has been dried with the "cherry" still on it...the coffee will have the aroma of cherry or blueberry and those tend to be a bit less acidic, too (but more expensive). Generally, this is done with some of the African coffees (Ethiopian) and are available seasonally. You can actually go into a Starbucks and ask the mgr to set up a tasting for you to find the best coffee for your palate and acidity needs. Lots of fun and educational!
6-7-13 band removed. No revision. Facebook Failed Lapbands and Realize Bands group and WLS-Support for Regain and Revision Group
Hi, Sapphire, it's not really much of an issue! Not heartburn or band related - just very mild, short-lived gassy pain in my lower abdomen. Don't take anything - not there for long enough or bad enough!
Thinking of going to decaff was just a bright idea as it seemed like it would be better for me. I will happily go back to caffeinated but will take mrs's advice on the types to go for!
Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
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