Coffee....

I haven't tried that, but it's a good idea.  I can drink hot broth without too many problems.  I think I'll just keep trying, and know that things will be weird for a while.

Thanks for your input,

Susan

Hi Susan, I was thinking it was the acidity level too. I was a big coffee drinker before my ds and it took awhile afterwards to be able to drink coffee again, I started with the coffee protein drinks, but wanted my morning coffee. I was at a outdoor market and found an organogold coffee dealer and loved their black coffee. Its pricy but lower in acidity than reg coffee and has the same kick as reg coffee. Didnt upset my stomach and my coffee withdrawl headaches were gone. NOw at 5 months out I can drink reg coffee with no problems.

Have you changed brands? Bc Dunkin Donuts gives me gassy stomach and any flavored coffee. I tried Maxwell House and it does fine, I bring my own if I travel.

That's something to think about.  I have a Keurig and have been trying the Blue Mountain Breakfast Blend.  Maybe I need to try something milder.

Susan

Pre-op, I liked coffee, but would go weeks without drinking any - I *really* liked it with flavored creamer, so if I didn't have any, I didn't drink coffee, either.  I was a diet cola addict, though.

Post-op, it took me a few months before I could handle drinking it again.  Then I started making "protein coffees" to try to tolerate my protein shakes better.  MMMM...delish!!  Now I drink a TON of coffee - usually 3 protein coffees a day, and then maybe a couple more cups a day.  Now I don't drink any soda at all, diet or otherwise.  It's weird how our taste buds change!!

You might want to look into trying a lower-acidity coffee.  The other thing - your body might not be ready for coffee yet.  Like I said, it took me a few months before it was okay for me, although I don't remember it giving me gas, just making my stomach hurt.