Question:
coffee
Does anyone know if we can have coffee when we get home from surgery? — cuppaloopy (posted on November 23, 2009)
November 23, 2009
I think that we can have decaf coffee. I am not sure about regular
coffee.
— [Deactivated Member]
November 23, 2009
According to my surgeon and nutritionist, we are only to have decaf since
caffeine can dehydrate you and make it hard to get in enough fluid. Good
Luck.
— lisa L.
November 23, 2009
Depending on how long post op you are as to whether you will be able to
drink reg coffee. I had to wait about 6 months and no I can drink it
without any problems. Just be careful and dont go overboard when you do.
— laurabingham75
November 23, 2009
You can but remember since it has caffeine it does not count towards your
liquid...you also may have a limit...i remember mine was one a day
— elimeno
November 23, 2009
I had RNY on 2 June 2009 and in Sept I was allowed a 1/2 cup of decaf
coffee each day. I am now up to a full 8 oz but it still decaf and
according to my doctor it should always be( diuretic and we NEED to stay
hydrated so hence the decaf)....I am also a tea drinker but that is decaf
also....I really missed the aroma and the taste of each but really never
missed the caffeine
good luck
— karensaporito
November 23, 2009
I have been drinking regular coffee, usually 3-6 cups a day, including my
day of surgery (11-04-09). I have had no problems with dehydration nor any
of the other stated comments. There are days when I drink a whole pot of
coffee and I have never had any untoward effects. I love my coffee!
— BeenThere1
November 23, 2009
Depends on your Surgeon. He told us "NO CAFFEINE" period. I
guess that means I could have decaf coffee, instead... but I haven't been
even drinking that.
— Erica Alikchihoo
November 24, 2009
The doctors seem to agree caffiene is not good. Most people go back to it
over time. Some drink several cups a day. I think they just trade
addictions, for me coffee makes my pouch hurt so I do tea instead. Each
person is differant, but if you can leave it alone do.
— trible
November 24, 2009
I drank coffee before my surgery, and decided to get off it and anything
else that contained caffeine. I went off it slowly so I didn't get the
headache. Now I drink the Celestial Seasonings teas. They are decaf and
it is still that warm comfort I need in the morning. I was told no
caffiene after surgery so I have just stayed away from it.
— Dawn A.
November 24, 2009
Hello. I am 3 years post op lap RNY. I have been at goal weight since ~15
months out after surgery. Starting weight 350 - now weigh 145 and am
5'8". I have always been a coffee drinker and still am. I do and
have always counted the coffee I drink against my fluids too (not sure why
someone would say you can't do that if it contains caffeine). I have no
ill affects from it either. Just try it and if it doesn't agree with you -
try something else. Everyone is different. Since I am quite limited in
what I can drink (I have a severe nutra-sweet and aspartame allergy) I
don't have a lot of choice. I can have drinks that are sweetened with
splenda or stevia only. I have been unable to really drink water since
surgery (tastes like tin for some reason and makes me sick). So I would
not have been successful without coffee :-). Best of luck to you and
remember - you sometimes just need to try things to see if they work for
you and just use moderation.
— waferqueen
November 24, 2009
My surgeon and nutritionist told me from Day 1 - NO CAFFEINE. My RNY
surgery was 55 days ago, and from Day 1, I have not had a caffeinated
coffee. I've had the occassional coffee, here and there, in total, one a
week I'd say, just because I miss the "taste and smell" of
coffee. I order decaf now, 1 cream + 1 sweetner. I enjoy my coffee
immensely, THAT to me, is a treat now. NOT an everyday staple in my diet.
One must remember that there is ZERO nutritional value in a coffee, so I
try and avoid filling up my pouch with coffee, when I can save the space
for something nutrional worthy.
The main reason that surgeons and nutritionists will tell you NO CAFFEINE
is because caffeine blocks iron absorption when the two are consumed at the
same time. When caffeine is consumed one hour before eating, iron
absorption is not affected. So, if you must have tea or coffee, avoid
having them with or just after your meals containing non-heme iron sources,
such as iron-fortified cereals like oatmeal and raisin bran. This means
you should wait at least 30 minutes AFTER you finish your bowl of oatmeal
or cereal before drinking your morning coffee. However, combining plant
sources of iron with foods high in vitamin C will help to increase your
absorption of plant iron, so replace your morning coffee with an orange
juice instead, and you'll be ready to roll!!
Good luck with your surgery!!
Cheers,
~Nikki~
RNY Post-Op Day 55
— [Deactivated Member]
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