Question:
Caffeine -- yes/no a little
My doctor has told me no caffeine for the first year but I keep reading about people mixing protein into coffee....any thoughts — carolobx (posted on March 4, 2008)
March 3, 2008
I mix my protein powder with Decaf. coffee.
— Sassybel94
March 3, 2008
I drink tea with caffeine in it on occasion. Did he say why no caffeine? I
never heard of this. I know you shouldnt drink soda.
— Joanc
March 3, 2008
I use decaf. I have no caffine at all. It slow down weight lose for one and
it is not good for you.
— Alvernlaw
March 3, 2008
The doc said that the caffeine would upset my stomach and slow the weight
lose. Even Decaf would be too much at first.
— carolobx
March 3, 2008
I didn't do caffeine for a long time after surgery just because once I had
gone off of it (and went through a terrible withdrawl) I didn't feel a need
for it. I have, however, re-connected with it! For the most part I do
half-caf but have done it full strength on numerous occasions - especially
at work. I think the thing you need to keep in mind is that caffeine is a
diuretic and if you take too much you run the risk of dehydration. In this
first year after your surgery it is quite a challenge to get the water you
need (for some of us anyway) and when you throw caffeine into the mix . . .
well, you get it, I'm sure. A cup or two a day of whatever it is you want
should not be a problem. I generally have mine in the morning and maybe
something in the afternoon. That gives us plenty of time to get in other
liquids.
As far as mixing protein with your coffee - if you can stomach it, why not?
You could make an iced coffee protein shake or whatever catches your
fancy! What about a spoon of instant decaf in your protein shake? I've
heard of others doing that and liking it. Good luck in your trials! :)
— Pambylah
March 4, 2008
What reasons did he give you? Do you have other medical conditions?
— bariatricdivalatina
March 4, 2008
My Dr. informed me that caffine stretches your pouch... and given the
requirement to drink lots of water, caffine dehydrates you too. For the
first year, I had absolutely nothing with caffine. What's a year? Good
Luck.
— 502Laxi
March 4, 2008
I like you was told no coffee, decaf or otherwise. It slows healing and
effect your lungs, and they want us to work out and breath clearly. I just
do what I am told because it works.
— William (Bill) wmil
March 4, 2008
There is not enough proof that coffee is bad for everyone. I'd ask your
doctor why and when he says "caffeine" is the reason ask
again..WHY? If he can't give you a better reason than caffeine is bad for
you, demand to know why! I have tried to find anything that really says
what is bad about coffee and I cannot find a scrap of really good evidence.
Ask Google...and see for yourself!
— .Anita R.
March 4, 2008
Yup, my thoughts are if your doctor told you no coffee, then it's no
coffee. Why not ask your doctor why he has this rule? Knowledge is power.
My doctor requires no coffee for six weeks post op and encourages no
coffee at all. That doesn't mean there's something wrong with your
doctor's protocol. Maybe your doctor has data that indicates to him that
coffee is bad before one year.
— Shirley D.
March 4, 2008
No coffee , er rather no CAFFINATED coffee. Caffine stimulates your
appetite, so go ahead and have the caffine if you want to chance it. But
quite frankly if you feel you NEED coffee, then do decaf. Good luck and
God bless!
— crystalsno
March 4, 2008
Lots of doctors have protocols that are rooted in presumptions about past
behavior-- which means that they are not necessarily in a causal
relationship with damage to our newly-routed anatomies.
Regarding caffeine, it is a common ingredient in many diet pills and, as a
stimulant, tends to suppress appetite. Secondly, it does not stretch the
pouch-- it can't (just like soda doesn't stretch the pouch). Third,
although many claim it has a diuretic effect, one recent study (from the
University of CT) revealed that the diuretic effect for long-term habitual
coffee drinkers is no more than equal amounts of water (which also
stimulates urination). Caffeine can be irritating-- that's a problem,
particularly if it then makes you want to eat crackers. Caffeinated
beverages can trigger old cravings associated with those drinks (donuts
with coffee, fries with soda, etc.)-- so, if you are particularly prone to
those associations, don't drink those beverages. And, there are also
studies that by not cutting down on the amount of artificial sweeteners
that are used in it, we may be stimulating a craving for other sweets. But,
for many of us, the ritual of brewing coffee, the aroma of it and the fact
that it has some flavor, help us to beat back (albeit sometimes only
temporarily) our food demons and, as a warm beverage, is particularly
soothing.
— SteveColarossi
March 4, 2008
My doctor informed me that iron binds to caffeine and the body would then
not absorb the needed iron. Also caffeine can increase the risk of stomach
ulcers.
Robin
— greenrobinson
March 4, 2008
Carol, the longer you wait for the things you have "given up" the
better off you will be. I stopped drinking soda about 9 months prior to my
surgery, and stayed off soda until I was 2 1/2 years past surgery. Waiting
that long taught me moderation and denial. Both of those things are still
with me today. I say deny yourself caffine like your doctor says. Work on
following the rules, it will benefit you in the long run in ways you can't
imagine. Take care. Patricia P.
— Patricia P
March 5, 2008
My doc says if your drink caffein, you have to then drink an additional
equal amount of ounces of water over and above and the 64 oz you normally
drink per day. This is because caffein is dehydrating.
— [Deactivated Member]
March 5, 2008
Hi - I was told no caffine or alcohol for 6 mos after surgery. I did
exactly what they said. It could irritate your pouch and could dehydrate
you. I am 16 mos out now and drink coffee often. Some days I have more
coffee than I should and don't drink enough water and I get the shakes.
When and if you are able moderation is the key. Best of Luck
— niecie54
March 5, 2008
No CAFFINATED coffee. Caffine stimulates your appetite, and Caffine attacks
the iron.. So its a no go.. I have to say I do take caffine,, I am bad.. I
work 14 hour shifts and drive 90 minutes each way, its the only way I can
stay awake.. I am hoping not to pay the price.. with a lower iron count and
ulcerss. etc... I do take pepcid and an extra iron pill a day.. I am not
sure if it helps but we shall see...
— babesintoyland
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