Question:
Is it ok to drink coffee 11 weeks post op. Have not hade much problems eating so far.
— WaltVB (posted on October 6, 2006)
October 5, 2006
Struggling democracies around the third world rely on coffee exports to
remain strong and to provide important benefits to their citizens. If it's
been 11 weeks since you've had coffee, do you think it's fair to these
struggling farmers to keep them waiting?
I happen to be a bit of a cofffee junkie-- it didn't give me problems when
I returned to drinking it soon after surgery. You should take it very
slowly as it can be irritating and, given how little food you have in your
system, the caffeine can affect you a little differently. Also, be certain
to take in a little more liquid as the nectar of the gods can have a
diuretic effect. Lastly, if coffee was a trigger for you (whether for
donuts or hot-cross buns) or if you tended to enjoy the heavily sugared
mocha-latte-cappu-frappa-not-really-coffee-chinos at certain coffee shops
with a bent on world domination, check the carb and calorie contents of
those fancy beverages which are available on those establishments'
websites.
— SteveColarossi
October 5, 2006
The only coffee you should be drinking is decafe. Caffine will tend to
cause you to dehydrate.
— Steve Cohen
October 6, 2006
I believe caffine causes ulcers in your new pouch, at least that is what I
was told. But if not have a cup for me too. Tanya
— Tanya1992
October 6, 2006
First, caffeine can be irritating and there are acids in coffee that can
cause some people lots of problems (whether ulcers or gastritis).
Secondly, caffeine can be a diuretic, so it can be particularly dehydrating
for some (not all, and particularly not those people who have an unhealthy
over-habituation of caffeine use).
So, if you are going to re-introduce coffee into your diet (and those
struggling Fair Trade coffee growers want you to), you should do so very,
very slowly to be certain that you do not have a problem with the caffeine.
You should be overly-diligent about not counting your coffee intake as
part of your liquid needs (until you are absolutely certain that it is not
acting as a diuretic). And, you should (as with everything that passes
your lips) be mindful of how it makes you feel and what other foods or
beverages it may be triggering you to crave (if any).
— SteveColarossi
October 6, 2006
I drink 1 cup of decaf coffee almost every day without problems. Hasn't
bothered me at all, but nothing else has either ...
— peacefuldaizy
October 6, 2006
Your action depends on what your clinic tells you, of course. Here's a bit
of trivia about coffee. If we're talking caffeinated: it can make some
people hungry; it cannot be taken within an hour of iron. Decaf or caff:
has acids that can cause ppl to excrete more calcium; can contribute to
oxalate kidney stones. (that includes tea & colas) I do drink 1 cup
per day, and then cancel it out with 2 matching cups of water.
— vitalady
October 6, 2006
But it's coffee- the nectar of the gods-- the precious beans of which wars
have been fought. It is one of the essential food groups. It has no
calories, zero carbs-- has a delicate aroma and a rich taste that is a
great, safe alternative to food. And, for the many of us who were unable
to shake the caffeine withdrawal headache it is a critical component of
every morning.
— SteveColarossi
October 6, 2006
Sure!! I'm 8 weeks out, and I drink it. Of course, it is decaf. I like to
make a big mug w/ non-dairy flavored creamer like Coffeemate & some
Splenda to sweeten. It tastes just as good as caffienated coffee &
sugar!
— byHizgrc
October 6, 2006
Vive le coffee bean!!! Okay - home coffee roaster here and certified Java
Junkie. Now, I generally agree with Steve C on pretty much everything he
writes. This being no exception. Exceeeeept, well, in the past it was a
popular notion that coffee/caffeine could dry you out due to the diuretic
affect. However, the newest studies indicate that although it can make you
wanna gee whizzer, you do not pee it out ounce for ounce. So if you drink
8 oz of coffee, you might pee out 4 oz, but not the whole 8. Therefore,
no, you won't become dehydrated if you drink a lot of coffee. But you can
still feel like you want a good cup of water anyway. As for the acids,
well, I understand some people are somewhat sensitive, but maybe I'm out to
lunch here, but I've never heard of coffee causing an ulcer. I have heard
of it causing one pain if you had one to begin with, but I have never heard
of it causing one. I have nothing to back that up though. Open to studies
if anyone has one to share.
— Dinka Doo
October 6, 2006
The home-roaster is 100% correct. As Dinka-Doo explained, the caffeine has
a very mild diuretic effect (in many instances comparable to the way water
stimulates your bladder). You can read a summary of the most-recent study
that confirmed this fact at
http://advance.uconn.edu/2002/020722/02072207.htm .
As for its impact on stomach upset and ulcer, once again, Dinka hit the
nail on the head. If you do a quick google-scholar search, you'll see that
studies going back to the 1990's have been indicating that coffee and
caffeine can (but not necessarily will) worsen symptoms in those suffering
from certain types of ulcers and GERD, but will not cause those problems.
— SteveColarossi
October 7, 2006
I also agree with Dinka & Steve as I am also one of those coffee
holics. If you can stay away from it a little longer
you would be wise. I actaully was able to stay away from it
for up to 6 months. Once I started I got addicted to it &
can not stop. So use your judgement on this one. As said before if you
think it will be a trigger for sugar or carb type foods stay away from it.
If you think you can stay to only 1 or 2 cups a day than go for it You
might not even like the tste anymore. Some folk I know could not handle it
till they were a year out. Plan accordingly. Make sure you only add Sugar
free creamers or you may also dump on it.
Marilyn, the BEarlady
— Marilyn C.
October 10, 2006
Steve, your cracking me up! LOL!. Congrats on your surgery. I am 13 weeks
out and started drinking coffee (way to early but that's beside the point)
at around 4 weeks (again, probably way too early). Before surgery, I would
easily drink 6 cups a day on the weekdays at work. Now, I am lucky if I can
do 2 cups. However, coffee was NOT something I was willing to give
up....sorry....so I started slowly. I got nauseated at first with a few
sips (Did I mention that I tried it too early) but now I am able to drink
it fine. I just make sure that along with my 2 cups, I get in lots of
water because it is a diuretic. Also, my surgeon said that (at around 8
wks out) he wanted me to continue to take soluable Pepcid until around 12
weeks out. However, my nutritionist and weight loss doctor know that I
drink it. My personal feeling is that it is fine in moderation. It is
honestly a treat for me! Good luck to you!!!!
--Amy
— amysocko
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