Coffee

Hi all: I have a question about caffeinated coffee. I have avoided all major sources of caffeine for over a year, but I have began enjoying real coffee about once a week, usually on Sunday. I was wondering if others still drink caffeinated coffee or tea and if there are any bad results. I know that they say that it dehydrates the body, but if enough water is consumed is it a problem? Are there other reasons to avoid caffeine? Thank you: Herb

I am just over a year out. I drink a cup of coffee nearly everyday. I wasn't a big coffee drinker before surgery. Now I mix it about 3/4 coffee, 1/4 ho****er. I've read that you should drink more water to equal the amount of coffee you drink. I don't know. I still drink my 64 oz of water. I don't really count any of my liquids during the day excep****er. I know I've read other opinions regarding this subject. Everyone is different. I just do what works for me. Good luck. Tina

Hi, my name is Terri and I am a caffeine addict. I am certainly not proud of it, but I will admit to it. No adverse side effects yet that I know of.

Hi Herb; I hated coffee before surgery. Now I drink coffee ALL the time. No problems at all with it. My surgeon told me to replace one cup of tea with two glasses of water but never said anything about coffee. I have never had a problem with dehydration. Enjoy Life!!!

I mix my chocolate protein powder in with a cup of coffee every morning and a cup of decaf every evening! It tastes great and wakes me up! If you get enough water, you'll be ok. Wendy

I drink coffee every day. lots of it. and i'm waiting for the doctor's to set up my scoping because they suspect an ulcer. can't say for sure that it's related but i WAS warned and failed to heed the advice.

I sprinkle instant on my captain crunch!! I drink some every once in a while. Usually some flavored crapolla rhasberry, mocha, mint, frappe, hoola hoop branch davidian junk. S/F of course. kp