I give up!

Kate -True Brit
on 2/10/11 10:09 pm - UK

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 tells all
on 2/10/11 10:41 pm - Ewa Beach, HI
RNY on 05/21/19
i did a sort of blended half and half for a while. It worked as a great transition.

Tiff

Current MD- Dr. Mikami, Honolulu Hawaii

Lapband 14cc AP Lg in 2008- slipped and removed 2016 -VSG July 21, 2016-dx Gerd

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Stephanie M.
on 2/10/11 10:58 pm
Kate, some coffees are lower acid than others...Espresso blends tend to be made with Central and South American coffees that are higher in acid.   The Indonesian and Pacific coffees tend to be lower in acid, like Sumatra. 

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?

 

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Kate -True Brit
on 2/10/11 11:49 pm - UK

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,

   

Stephanie M.
on 2/11/11 1:14 am
Where coffee grows affects it's acidity as well as how the coffee is processed.  I worked for Starbucks for about 10 years and learned quite a bit that I didn't know beforehand.

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!





 

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Kate -True Brit
on 2/11/11 2:48 am - UK

Mrs M - wow! Great advice. Will look into this all!

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,

   

Sapphire1964
on 2/11/11 1:26 am
Hi Kate - what symptoms do you have from the indigestion?  I have a knawing feeling in my stomach under my breastbone, and I attribute that to ulcer symptoms from acidy foods...what do you take to alieve the symptoms, if anything?

RNY 04/05/04
BOB 12/30/10 (Band over Bypass)  

    
Kate -True Brit
on 2/11/11 2:48 am - UK

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,

   

hopeinarizona
on 2/11/11 12:53 am
Kate, I am a caffeinated girl, but in the evening, we like to have a cup of decaf. Starbucks Cafe Verona comes in decaf and is quite good. Medium bodied.




 

Kate -True Brit
on 2/11/11 12:56 am - UK

Thanks, H-I-A! I'll try that one.

Like the avatar!

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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