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I just had someone tell me that their program strongly prohibits coffee post surgery and ask me if I ever have coffee.
My program also restricts caffinated drinks, especially early on. Dehydration is a major issue following weight loss surgery. Believe it or not, dehydration is actually the number one reason that people are readmitted to the hospital during the first few days and weeks after surgery. Coffee generally contains caffine and caffine acts as a diuretic, so there is some concern that consuming coffee can contribute to deydration. Caffine is also known to contain acids that can increase the gastric acids which can cause heartburn and gastro esohpageal reflux. Finally, studies indicate that coffee stimulates gallbladder contraction and colonic motor activity within minutes of drinking it. Here is a link to a review of the issue.
My program does allow 'decaffinated' coffee and tea, so that's what I enjoy.
Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145
Sorry you are having all these issues. I would suggest you find a local support group. I also suggest you talk to a nutritionist who can help you establish healthy eating habits. Also there is a great forum here you can join called Back On Track Together. There, you can get a lot of good support. Do you have anything like Weigh****chers there? This may also be a good place to start. It's hard getting on track but if you really truly want to, there is alot of support on the forums here in OH.
Clueless about weight loss and weight loss surgery of any kind.
i am now only 7 stone lighter and appear to be able to eat large meals and never appear full. am i only only one out there or has anyone else experienced this?
what can i do to kick start my weight loss again HELP
Well first of all, do your research into all the different types of surgery. Check the statistics regarding pounds lost and regain numbers. Talk to as many post op people as you can on these boards and ask them to be honest about their experiences. Some will be good and some not so good but you need to see both sides of the coin. Talk to them about their surgeon too. Start with the Indiana board. If you plan to have your surgery locally. Then after you have done all the research, pick a procedure you feel you can live with and accept whatever outcome.
The forum you are in now is for the MGB. The website to start your research is http://clos.net. They have a mailing list where you can talk to folks who have had this procedure.
I wish you luck on your journey to good health.
Clueless about weight loss and weight loss surgery of any kind.
Clueless about weight loss and weight loss surgery of any kind.
