Caffeine question

Lily2
on 4/8/15 2:30 am

That's a good way to look at it!

Lily2
on 4/8/15 2:32 am

Has anyone ever used or heard of the caffeine patch?

jenorama
on 4/8/15 4:24 am - CA

RNY on 10/07/13

I encourage caution with your post-surgery caffeine intake. I over-indulged and am going through some gastritis issues right now. Caffeine can definitely contribute to gastritis/ulcers and it can be trouble if you have something happen in your remnant stomach because that won't be able to be scoped. I think even a patch could have an effect, similar to an NSAID patch.

Take it easy and go slow. Be aware of any signs of discomfort after having your coffee. I too thought I was fine with caffeine and I'm finding out that I am not. :D

Jen

Lily2
on 4/8/15 5:15 am

I'm going to delve more into this now, thanks for the caution

Grim_Traveller
on 4/8/15 4:28 am

RNY on 08/21/12

There's some evidence that caffeine interferes with iron absorption, so it's best not to have any a couple of hours around your iron supplement.

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

Lily2
on 4/8/15 5:14 am

Good to know, I will keep that in mind.

Doingrightin2015
on 4/8/15 10:42 am

RNY on 03/10/15

My plan says no caffeine for 2 months post-op. Because of possible cramping and increasing hunger. Coffee never caused me to eat more. I am 4 weeks out today and had another follow up with my surgeon. I asked him if I could have coffee (real) vs waiting another month. He said he didn't see why I couldn't have it..just not to go overboard with it. Then he shushed me not to let the NUT know he told me I could!!! lol

Doingitright2015

HW in life 282 HW265 at start SW 244 CW170

Lily2
on 4/8/15 1:43 pm

I'm going to ask my Doc next time I see him. Thanks for the info

karin602
on 4/8/15 10:52 am - MD

RNY on 07/30/13

I drink coffee but at first one cup was all I could do. As time has gone by I drink at least two a day with no ill effects.

Karin

TracyLynn2BThin
on 4/8/15 11:02 am

I strictly followed the "no caffeine" rule until just recently with my 9 month surgery anniversary. Now the only caffeine intake I have is with my Chike protein coffee drink in the morning that I REALLY enjoy I make sure to take my iron in the evening to avoid conflict with absorbing it. So far so good. No plans though to go "crazy" with it though. I have come too far for that