Coffee

will I ever enjoy coffee again??? And no can't drunk black :(

also

when does pain stop and do you start to feel normal again ???

thanks guys having a hard time getting straight answers from my team ... Thanks anything will help!!!

thanks:)

I was drinking a cup of coffee for breakfast within a couple of weeks, didn't have much of a problem.  I like mine with cream, so I just use NF dried milk.  I use a scoop from one of my protein cannisters and that is about 1/3 of a cup.  YMMV.  (Your Mileage May Vary) Use what seems to suit your taste.  If you like a sweetner, try truvia or stevia.  I like those because they're not all chemical.

Re: the pain.  Did the surgeon send you home with pain killers?  If so, use them.  You  don't get any big gold stars for being a martyr.  I took my Lortab for a couple of nights in order to sleep, but wouldn't have hesitated to use it as directed if I felt the need for pain relief at other times.  Your left abdomen may be a bit more tender than other areas of your body, because that's where the largest incision is made for the camera and tools to be introduced.  If you have major pain, call your surgeon's office.

It's all a new experience--so don't be afraid to ask questions.

Hi thanks!

im excited about coffee option! And surgery is 4/13 I just had a hole day of pre op testing, meeting with surgeon meeting with nurse. So my head was spinning ! Thanks I will head all your advice! How are you doing now? Feeling somewhat normal now? Good luck to you! Appreciate the quick reply! Like I said came home and my head was on overload!be well!:)

Oh, I didn't realize you are still pre-op.  

I'm about 10 years out, but check in here all the time to keep my head in the game.

Don't get too stressed;  you'll be fine.

I miss coffee honestly, but it's my taste buds that hate me. I loved coffee more then the Gilmore Girls. After surgery, a week later I brewed a cup, and the smell drove me from my home for two hours. then I tried taking a sip, and spit it out. it didn't taste good any more :( I hope soon I can stand coffee again, but who knows

I'm with TwinMom. I carry a gold card from Starbucks, no less.  Coffee was my true love. Now, it just doesn't taste the same- not horrible tasting, but not GOOD. It's kinda depressing that I have no other 'loves' to take its place, but I guess I'm healthier because of it.

You'll feel great by six weeks out!! (at least I did)

Good luck

I never gave up coffee... my surgeon doesn't require it. Although I hate the idea of artificial sweeteners the Torani Sugar Free syrups are pretty good if you want a flavored coffee, I do use half and half. Starbucks has 'skinny' syrups too, just make sure they use it. One time I ordered a skinny peppermint Mocha at Starbucks in Target and I was dumping within 10 minutes. ugh. they gave me my money back but insisted they gave me Sugar free. I am not a daily coffee drinker so I don't worry about the half and half. I felt great one week after surgery...although I still took naps for a few weeks.

Hi wow that's awful!and scary. I am a 3 cup a day girl. I make it for my family and I miss it..I'm still 12 days out til surgery but so far they say no coffee. So we will see.. Hopefully down the road I will get it back. Thanks for ideas!