Question:
Sugar Free Cappuccino???

Do any of you know where I could purchase LOTS (lol) of sugar free cappuccino or Latte'? How do you do with coffee after the surgery? Is it possible to have a cup a day, once you get pass the first couple months post-op? I just want to thank everyone in this wonderful group!!! You are so helpful and I learn soooo much from you guys. Like many of you, I look forward to spending lots of time reading your posts and profiles, etc. HAVE A GREAT START TO THE NEW WEEK :O) Josii*    — meltedbuttr (posted on November 11, 2002)

November 10, 2002
I don't know about the Cappuccino as I like my coffee weak but I drink around 2-3 cups a day (usually regular not decaf). I have no problems with it, but I HATE STRONG coffee and I'm thinking the cappuccino is strong?
   — Danmark

November 10, 2002
I really enjoy the General Foods International Coffees "French Vanilla Cafe". It is a powdered drink mix and you just add hot water. It is sugar free, fat free, and naturally decaffinated. It has 5g of carbs and 25 calories per serving. It is really yummy - not quite as sweet as regular cappucino, but that is a good thing. Many people don't like the super sugary taste after surgery. If you did want it just a little sweeter you could just add a packet of your favorite artificial sweetner. I'm not sure if they have other sugar free flavors, but I see on the side of the tin here the website is www.gfic.com - I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
   — Jenny S.

November 10, 2002
General Foods International Coffee also makes a naturally decaffinated Swiss Mocha that's yummy. Maybe you could start with that as a base and mix something else up in it to get the froth. I'm not sure what you would mix..... I'm not that creative :)
   — stacjean

November 11, 2002
I drink International Coffee surgar free French Vanilla Cafe, it is very good and sugar and fat free. Total carbs read 5g but sugar carbs read zero. Calories are 25, sodium is 65. I find this to be a very good one and drink it almost everyday.
   — smedley200

November 11, 2002
I am a big coffee drinker and usually drink 2 cups a day. I put a little half & half and a scoop of Sanalac nonfat dry milk in my coffee. I stir it with a whisk (because that brand of dry milk is very fine) and it foams up and tastes just like a latte. I like that I am getting a little protein with my morning coffee because I am not a big breakfast eater, so 5-10 grams of extra protein helps me start the day. Or is it the caffeine??? LOL
   — ctyst

November 11, 2002
I LOVE coffee and missed it for the first few months post op. I mix my coffee with half decaf at home or order decaf at restaurants. I love lattes (quit laughing Diane)... get yourself a French Press and make some really strong coffee, add half steamed skim milk, and add some SF flavored syrup (www.vitalady.com). I have one or two of these every day. My rule is that I have to drink enough water to mach the caffeine I have had for the day, and still have to drink the other 64 ounces. Then I don't worry about the dehydration. Drink On! -shelli (7.5 months out, -92 pounds)
   — kultgirl