Coffee? - ThinnerTimes

Eseret · 06-21-2007, 06:54 AM

I'm sitting here having my morning cup of coffee and wondering if my morning routine will be changed once I have surgery. I drink 2 cups of regular coffee in the morning and that's it for coffee. Will I be able to continue after surgery or will I have to switch to decaf or give it up completely?

Thanks,

Teri

lealphachienne · 06-21-2007, 07:30 AM

immediately post op it's decaf.......about a month into it, I use regular coffee every day...I mix my protein powder and some homemade cocoa into it to make a mocha cappuccino drink.....keeps my bowels regular, stays off depression, and I get my protein in each morning. I'm not a breakfast eater. Everything is good in moderation!

ladytonya · 06-21-2007, 07:42 AM

My doc says absolutely no caffein ever, but never ever is a long long time. I am six months out and just finished my Starbucks. I am a Starbucks addict and resumed my addiction approximately a month or so ago. There are some things that my doc is such a stick in the mud about, so I just go with what I feel is right for me. Good luck!

MILA · 06-21-2007, 09:43 AM

I am 10 months out and my daily routine includes a Venti Starbuck SF Cinammon Dolce Latte - haa non fat no whip ... whew ... buts it so good .

ladytonya · 06-21-2007, 10:00 AM

Michael, that is EXACTLY what I drink! I absolute LOVE the cinnamon dolce! It is delicious!

LoriAnn925 · 06-21-2007, 10:37 AM

My doc said decaf for the first 6 weeks, then it was back to the "hard stuff". Of course - everything in moderation. I actually use my triple venti SF Vanilla non-fat latte as a protein supplement. It has 21 grams of protein in it. Its definitely better than trying to choke down a protein supplement that makes me sick.

cnvh · 06-21-2007, 11:10 AM

I stuck with decaf for the first 2-3 months after surgery, but now (at 6+ months out) I'm back to the regular stuff, about 3 cups spread throughout the day. It's the only caffeine I drink (am also addicted to iced tea, but I make my own and it's caffeine-free), and I haven't had any problems...

Baron Patrick · 06-21-2007, 11:47 AM

My taste has changed. I love the smell of coffee, but I don't care for the taste, even if I put in my beloved sf french vanilla creamer. Decaf tastes worse, especially the instant.

My wife and I stopped at a starbucks and I got a sf mocha frap that tasted soooo good. It took me over an hour to sip it down, but I enjoyed the hell out of it.

I'm hoping maybe in the next month I can try my morning coffee again - regular, with my creamer, and it will taste better.

CeeCee · 06-21-2007, 11:56 AM

If you try caffeine too soon after surgery, you may not like the effect. Don't forget everything hits your system quicker after surgery. Dunkin' accidentally gave me a regular iced instead of the decaf- 2 weeks out. It was SF, skim milk, so when my heart started racing and I felt crappy- I recognized it as a caffeine rush- and I've been decaffinated for years!

Now- here's the confession: I've started having my coffee part regular, part decaf!

Nette72 · 06-21-2007, 12:04 PM

I have drank a cup the past couple of days, that is how I am getting in my protein shake. Reg Coff, chocolate whey, SFCIB and some powdered milk, makes a wonderful drink.

Hasn't caused me any problems, actually never did before.