Question:
how much coffee can we as post-ops drink?...
i used to drink coffee very rarely, but.....as of last week, i have been drinking between 1-2 pots, yes POTS of coffee daily....i am 17 months post-op and have been on the plateau from h*** for months, but have changed my diet and started drinking coffee and have finally began to loose weight again....is there something in the coffee?.lol anyone's insight would be great — Allison C. (posted on October 13, 2003)
October 13, 2003
Maybe it is acting as a dieuretic and therefore you are losing water
weight? I'm no nutritionist, but I'm taking a stab that 1-2 pots a day is
a bit much. Especially for our little pouches. ;)
— mrsmyranow
October 13, 2003
I am a coffee addict myself (6-8 cups a day, I esp. like iced coffee) and
am a bit worried about it...I think it leeches calcium from our bones and
acts as a diuretic. Plus I drink no where NEAR the water I should...and I
am sure it should be more because of the coffee. Finally, I have an ulcer
and I imagine all the coffee doesn't help. So, what's a girl to do? I
guess toss out the coffee with the cigs, huh? Good luck to you - I'd try
to limit the coffee to just one pot per day, if possible. Huggs...
— rebeccamayhew
October 13, 2003
Roberta,
I drink hot tea all day long too! I try to stick to caffeine only before
noon, then switch to decaf after noon so I can benefit from the
liquid/water intake. I'm not a water drinker, so I choose to get my
liquids in this way. Coffee is not any different than hot tea. The
liquids will not hurt our pouch at all ~ they run right thru. It's the
caffeine and diuretic actions we have to be careful with ~ as long as we're
getting our protein and liquids in each day, I don't worry. Much better
than drinking sodas all day like I used to do pre-op!
— chelle3081
October 13, 2003
I drink decaf coffee and tea all day , water hurts my stomach for some
reason, coffee and tea counts for only half our liquids so i drink 2 times
as much. I don't do regular caffene coffee or tea, it will deplete your
system of fuilds. i have been on this since 10 months and i am almost 18
months post op , no problems with drinking it.
— rhondan
October 13, 2003
Roberta-- At the top of the traditional food pyramid is coffee-- not
because it is the essential mineral that we should have the least of, but
rather because it is a beverage to be exalted. I drink a lot of coffee
(full caffeine for me); the warm beverage helps with digestion and it
surpresses my appetite. Also, given how much I drink, only counting
one-half of it still provides me ample gallons of hydration. I stay
sensitive to any stomach upset and cut down when that happens and stop
drinking it if I start to feel jittery. However, coffee is the one thing
that I allow myself to savor (in part because I know that it is safe)-- I
love the smell of the beans being ground, the aroma of the pot being brewed
and that great kick I get when I consume mugs of it (particularly without
any pesky food in my system to cushion the caffeine when it hits). Hey,
it's a vice, but it does help me get through bouts with head hunger. Good
luck.
— SteveColarossi
October 13, 2003
Just last week my co-workers and I realized that the reason I was so
"perky" (that's what I call it) was because I went from 1 to 2
cafe lattes to 5 or 6. Now I switch between espresso, lattes and
cappuccinos. I have always enjoyed Cuban coffee with milk but now I
actually go ut of my way to drink it as much I possible. Don't know why but
it has no side effects on my pouch. I too love the smell of coffee
especially the beans.
— Oneida H.
October 13, 2003
Actually, I don't think the coffee is the reason for breaking the plateau,
I think it's your change in eating habits. I love my morning coffee, too,
and only stopped drinking it all day when I hit my mod-30's and realized it
was keeping me up at night. Now, at 51, and menopausal, I have trouble
sleeping again, but can't blame the coffee this time. Just a tip, if you
hit another plateau from h**l, try changing your eating habits again, with
or without the coffee, and I'll bet you start losing again. :))
— Leslie F.
October 13, 2003
I was told that anything with caffeine acts as a means to dehydrate us if
we're not careful. My doctor said for each cup of liquid with caffeine in
it, I need to do an additional cup of water so I won't get dehydrated.
Please be careful and make sure dehydration doesn't creep in.
— Cathy S.
October 13, 2003
Your comment is so interesting to me. I used to drink coffee pre-surgery;
post surgery even a few sips and I get horrible cramping and discomfort so
no coffee for me anymore. Its been about 2 years now and I miss it
especially when I get a whiff of that fresh brewed aroma. I just about
drives me crazy!
— Sandra Y.
October 14, 2003
I read the posts here and was very happy to see no one was flaming you for
drinking that "devil's brew"!
Must...have...coffee..to...function. Enjoy! Glad to hear you are off the
plateau from h3@@! I'm still there (since mid-May).
— koogy
October 14, 2003
I am not a coffee drinker, however, my angel is. She swears by Rocomojo
Coffee. The kicker? It is a protein coffee!! Not only are you getting
your coffee in (they have caffeinated or decaf) but it also has protein in
it. I believe this assisted her in breaking a plateu too.
— Kamy
October 14, 2003
I doubt the coffee itself is the genesis for your weight loss, but I say
take it any way you can get it! My only caution is to watch the caffeine.
My doc prefers that we stay away from caffeine all together for the first
year, and then take it back only in moderation. I know you're more than a
year out, but if you're drinking regular coffee, 5 or 6 pots a day is a lot
of caffeine. Not only is caffeine a diuretic (meaning you can't count the
coffee as liquid intake--you have to get at least 64 more ounces of liquid
a day), it helps deplete calcium from your bones, and can cause ulcers in
your pouch. So, drink away, but switch to decaf (at least after that first
morning cup) if you're going to drink that much.
— Vespa R.
October 14, 2003
I saw a post recommending Starbucks sugar free non fat vanilla lattes, I am
now addicted! I drink at least 1 a day normally 2. Then I will make
coffee at home sometimes as well. I have not had any problems, and my labs
are all fine.
— Melissa P.
October 14, 2003
I was not a coffee drinker pre-op. Now I have 1 tall drip a day from
Starbucks. I just saw a mug in a catalog that says: "Instant Human--
Just Add Coffee" LOL. Please be sure you drink enough water to
counteract any diuretic effects of the caffiene.
— lizinPA
October 14, 2003
How could my world go round without coffee??? <grin> I am an avid
Starbucks fan and visit at least once a day but I do only decaf since the
caffeine effects me in a bad way. I believe it helps me curb my appetite as
well - I think it relaxes your stomach muscles that cramp up when your
hungry! In any case, it's soothing and it's my one and only treat these
days w/o any guilt!
— Kathy_P
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