Do we need to stay caffeine-free?

MaggyMaizy2

Just wondering. I'm 6 and 1/2 months post-RNY. My weight loss has been pretty regular. I have started drinking regular coffee again, but many posts I've read have discouraged caffeine intake. Any advice would be appreciated!

grim_traveller

From what I recall from my surgery team, the biggest reason they discourage caffeine is that it is a diuretic, and if you have a problem staying hydrated, as many do, it makes the problem worse. I never paid much attention, as I never drank anything with caffeine in it.

annwyatt69

I asked my surgeon and dietitian about caffeine at my visit two weeks ago (I am four months out) and was told it is okay to do caffeine now--it was only prohibited right before and right after surgery. I don't do coffee, but I do a glass of unsweetened tea or a bottle of caffeinated Crystal Light now and again. I do notice that it does dehydrate me a little bit.

imakimm

I was given the ok to have caffeine between the 3-6 month mark. I drink coffee daily and have no problems but I also drink a lot of water.

rmsrws

I stayed caffeine free for my first 18 months. But around the 6-9 month mark I was told it was ok. I wished I would of stayed caffeine free.

trud72

i was told just the other week acually by my dietition it helps cause constipation also! :sad:
but it has not stopped me drinking it tho! ooops shhhh :blushing:

Onaughmae

Gosh I hope not...I am a coffee addict. So far it hasnt seemed to cause me any issue. I do still take a daily prevacid though.

mandynsnuf

I was never told about caffeine, just carbonation.

Susann1963

Love my morning cup of coffee! Also was told to stay off of caffeine for a few months out of surgery, now am told to replace every cup of caffeine with a cup of water.

operator646

I am 7 months out but at my 6 month visit to dietician she wanted me to stay caffeine free. I do have a regula ice tea when I am out. I am actually glad not to be drinking caffeine or carbonated drinks. I think that I feel better not having them, but it is hard to tell because of all the changes that come with the weightloss.

spfldpam

I usually drink Decaf coffee most of the time at home through the week but I have drank reg coffee recently a few times. I try not to though.

MaggyMaizy2

Thanks for sharing your words of advice and experiences. I think I'll back off for awhile and see if there's any change.

Laura8603

My surgeon said it can increase appetite, but I have no problems with that. I drink a lot of coffee and still maintain my weight.

risskie

I gave up coffee and caffeine a few months before my surgery 1/12, and I have no desire to start it back up. Before quitting caffeine, when ever I had coffee or cola w/caff products, within 30 minutes of consuming I needed to get to a bathroom to poop. I found this same phenomenon was true with my husband and now-adult daughter. I've never known it to be constipating, personally. I did find this link regarding caffeine/constipation on Livestrong.com. Bottom line ~ everybody is different. http://www.livestrong.com/article/472260-caffeine-constipation/

minkakross

wasn't really a coffee drinker pre surgery but a few months out I tried it and liked it and it's almost a daily routine for me. I use spenda and milk in it and it hasn't seemed to bother my tummy or my weight loss.

rachellouise_2003

My dietician told me yesterday that caffeine could cause strictures, or ulcers. Also causes increased appetite.

sadiegirl32

I'm still caffeine free unless I'm road tripping and need a buzz to stay awake. Because only drinking it occasionally, it gives good buzz :drinker:

mommycline

I was cleared for coffee at a month out. They just tell me to limit it to 2 drink a day.

Onaughmae

You know its funny really...I never really liked coffee before. Now I cant seem to get enough of it. Weird how so many of my tastes changed.

rumplesnat

I'm 11 months out from RNY and drink at least a pot of coffee a day. :drinker: