Question:
Can we drink Decaf Coffee?

Since my surgery (14 months post-op) I drink 3 cups (20 oz) cups of decaf a day (always cold). I just read the question on tea and this made me think about coffee. Is decaf coffee ok? I put sugar free chocolate soy milk w/ one package of sweet & Low or Spendra in my coffee. This gives me some protein and water. Thanks for any input you can give me!    — Linda R. (posted on August 26, 2004)

August 26, 2004
The dietician at my surgeon's office said to have 8 oz of water for each 8 oz of caffinated coffee that I drink. Do I always do that, no but I try to do it.
   — ChristineB

August 26, 2004
I drink LOTS of coffee, most of it decaf. I just love it and would rather drink coffee than eat. I try to be careful but I'd hate to give up my coffee. My doctor said it was okay in moderation.
   — scbabe

August 26, 2004
I drink decaf coffee all the time and it has not done anything to me I am 16mts out and have lost 132 pds I also have drank reg coffee but I only have 1 or 2 cups a moring of either one Their for awhile I was drinking at least 1 pot a day of decaf coffee then just got kinda tired of it and only ave the 1 or 2 cups Take Care Huggs Beth
   — wildbrat

August 26, 2004
I drink a large travel mug of regular coffee every day. I never had any problems.
   — [Deactivated Member]

August 26, 2004
Any decaf is fine as far as my Dr said. I drink a ton of decaf coffee and tea, and right now am addicted to Dunkin Donuts Iced decaf lattes, of course without flavoring, and with sweet and low and skim milk. I am 18 months out.
   — Fixnmyself

August 26, 2004
I have and continue to drink regular coffee. I have never had any problems and don't know of any other WLS persons that have had a problem with drinking regular coffee since surgery. I don't use sugar and haven't in a long time (b4 WLS) just Splenda now. Lyric
   — Lyric

August 27, 2004
Thanks for the input! I was just wondering. I still drink about 4 cups of water a day plus my coffee. I feel I'm getting my milk (Protein)and I add WaldenFarms Chocolate Sauce with Spendra and it's like drinking a Coffee Moca! Thanks again!
   — Linda R.

August 27, 2004
I am a coffee addict as well and I drink a lot of Diet Pepsi. I haven't had any problems with either. I drink black coffee, but I do remember to drink A LOT of water as well. All our bodies are different, if it makes you ill, don't do it, but if you are not having any problems, go for it. :) Hope that helps you out! Hugs, Tracy
   — Tracydarlin