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  • DJRonnieLINY
    DJRonnieLINY Posts: 475 Member
    Much the same story as rpyle111; Just after surgery you have a very small, very swollen little pouch that needs time to heal. You also need to ingest 64oz of fluid and 100g of protein daily. Coffee simple does not factor into this. At about 3.5 months I introdced the occasional cup and now, at 8 months, I have regular coffee.

    We have to remember that our early restrictions are all about healing and habit changes. As we progress we transition from healing to living. From losing weight to maintaining fitness. Each of us will have a different path, with different experiences and difficulties. For some coffee is a normal part of the day, for others it may be a trigger for eating donughts. It's important to find out what works for you and follow that plan.
  • sue100194
    sue100194 Posts: 129
    Although I'm back to drinking coffee again, my habits have changed. I used to drink a pot every day - dark, black and caffeinated. However I've given in to the inevitable and bought a Keurig single cup machine so now I have my little cup of decaf, black coffee every morning and got rid of the big pot at a garage sale. Occasionally I'll have a caffeinated cup but I really feel it now when I do.... running around like a caffeinated monkey. LOL
    The rest of my liquids for the day is water, usually flavored.
  • shoerack45
    shoerack45 Posts: 30
    I watched Dr. Matthew Weiner videos on YouTube. I find his take on what he calls "myths" very interesting on the post-op diet. Now, he's not my doctor so I don't follow him, but the range out there is amazing. He thinks coffee and carbonation is fine and encourages nuts and soft veggies pretty early. It does make me think that one little mistake won't ruin my work.

    To experienced surgeon, they are not mistakes at all.
  • teresa7926
    teresa7926 Posts: 121 Member
    Vanilla almond milk works great in decaf coffee in place of creamers. And you dont have to worry about using artificial sweeteners
  • relentless2121
    relentless2121 Posts: 431 Member
    Good idea Sue to get a Keurig machine to make single servings.
    I'm also gonna check out the YouTube videos by Dr. Matthew for Post-Op diet suggestions.
    It's AMAZING how many great ideas I pick up on this site to check out.
    Thanks everyone who is post op for your great ideas for those of us that haven't been sleeved yet. :smile:
    Giving up caffeinated coffee will be very hard but has someone suggested I will wean down mixing decaf with regular coffee for the weeks leading up to quitting caffeine for the weeks before surgery so I don't get the withdrawal headaches.

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