Question:
I am one week post op. Can I drink DeCaf coffie

One week post op. Can I have a cup of DeCaf Coffee with carnation coffeemate and a couple of sweet and lows. I guess this is what I miss the most. Any intake will be appreciated    — Maureen C. (posted on April 23, 2003)

April 23, 2003
Yes, frink and enjoy! Decaf cofee and tea were and still are my favorite ways to get fluids in. Wendy
   — Wendy H.

April 23, 2003
I drink regular caffeinated coffee since the day after surgery. I used to have a several cup a day habit but now I'm down to about a half cup to a cup in the morning. It's the only liquid that goes down well and I can't seem to tolerate my morning shake unless I've had my coffee first.
   — susanje

April 23, 2003
I missed my coffee too an now at 3+ months post I can drink it comfortably (mostly decaf though). I would just say go slow and see how it feels. Coffee of any sort hurt my pouch for the first 2 months. I was a die hard coffee drinker pre op and now 1 cup a day lasts all day and is very satisfying. Also if you are drinking caffeine make sure to get a little extra water in during the day. Caffeine is a diuretic and depletes you of water a bit. I have even had a couple of lattes but make sure they are skim because otherwise they have an unbelievable number of calories.
   — Carol S.

April 24, 2003
Maureen, Drink the leaded stuff, (Regular) I was drinking it 2 days after surgery, no problems here, I was mixing it in with my protein shakes, instead of water yummy iced cappicinno protein drink...... No problems here, Post op 11 months down 128 pounds
   — tannedtigress