Caffeine after surgery
on 4/24/19 2:28 pm
Caffeine can lead to dehydration, and for some people, it increases your appetite. Different surgeons have different recommendations about coffee, but here's what the experts at the ASMBS say (link):
Q: Do I need to avoid caffeine after bariatric surgery?
A: Caffeine fluids have been shown to be as good as any others for keeping you hydrated. Still, it is a good idea to avoid caffeine for at least the first thirty days after surgery while your stomach is extra sensitive. After that point, you can ask your surgeon or dietitian about resuming caffeine. Remember that caffeine often comes paired with sugary, high-calorie drinks, so be sure you're making wise beverage choices.
Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!
My caution with caffeine is to watch for a transfer addiction situation. A few years ago, I started drinking much more coffee than I used to and I gave myself gastritis which could have led to an ulcer. This could have been very bad as I am an RNY and developing an ulcer in the remnant stomach is no bueno.
So, keep an eye on your consumption and how you feel, even hours after having something with caffeine. It took me way too long to catch on.
Jen
I walked in to my doctors office for my 3 yr post op appt and he made me spit my gum out he said the gum creates extra juice in our stomach or something like that
my doctor and his team are pretty strict and they encourage patients especially when they are in maintainence after wls to utilize their services especially when ppl get off track
My program says no caffeine for a year. I think it either was to avoid ulcers or reflux. I have followed all other instructions pretty carefully, but I have had a small coffee twice. I have no food cravings, coffee is the only thing I miss after surgery.
Highest weight: 350, Surgery weight: 317
VSG: 1/9/19
No longer obese goal: 185, Healthy weight goal: 150
Weight loss per month: 1=22, 2=12, 3=9.5, 4=11.5, 5=8, 6=9