Guest guest Posted October 3, 2000 Report Share Posted October 3, 2000 OK is there a caffine patch I can get my hands on??? *smile* Robin Virginia preop At 08:04 AM 10/3/00 EDT, you wrote: >It is only " suggested " that coffee (decaf or reg), and tea (iced or hot) be >avoided because it's high in tanic acid,which is irritating to your small >stomach. Caffeine also speeds up gastric motility.....(gives you the trots >and could lessen absorption.) I was an avid caffeine drinker- no matter what >diet I was on I had my coffee. It was truly the HARDEST thing I had to do as >a pre-op. For me,this surgery was about change-once and for all. I want to >see just how healthy I can get. Just how viceless I could become. It has been >incredibly liberating. I may try a sip,but it really doesn't " feel right " , >and I now prefer hot water w/ lemon on a cold morning instead. The taste of a >diet coke makes me nauseaous.....and I love it! >Healthier than last year!: ) > Osler >MGB 2/21/00 >272/192 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2000 Report Share Posted October 3, 2000 > OK is there a caffine patch I can get my hands on??? *smile* > Robin > Virginia > preop ****Virginia, LOL I liked that. I too am going to have a hard time with the caffeine withdrawl. I mean I am already wired enough can you imagine what a caffiene patch would do. Good grief!!!!!!!! With Love, Lara Akin Back and fighting the GOOD fight!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2003 Report Share Posted August 21, 2003 I wouldn't sweat coffee in terms of your WLS. It has it's pros and cons for everyone, regardless of surgery. How can a carbonated soda stretch tissue? If you drink liquids on an empty stomach, they should flow right through your pouch. And you should never drink anything for an hour after you eat. in Austin RNY April 1998 Caffeine > What are your opinions/experiences with caffeine? > > > Also, I know there are different opinions > about carbonated sodas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2003 Report Share Posted August 21, 2003 For some people, caffeine can be an appetite stimulant. My own personal opinion is that if I am drinking my tea (caffeine of choice) I am not putting any food in my mouth and how can that possibly be a bad thing. I didn't do caffeine for a while and it was even longer that I didn't do diet cokes. Honestly, I have not seen an increase in appetite since starting back on it. There is also some studies being done about the advantages of antioxidants in tea (back to the veggie thing). I thought that was rather interesting. Lori Owen - Denton, Texas SRVG 7/16/01 Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce On Thu, 21 Aug 2003 03:33:09 -0000 " nkh0409 " writes: > What are your opinions/experiences with caffeine? > I have been drinking a lot of coffee, decaffinated > when I can, but with artificial sweetner (Equal > usually). Also, I know there are different opinions > about carbonated sodas. My surgeon never said not > to drink them. I have from the beginning and have > not had any problems, although I don't drink NEAR > as many as I use to pre-op. I think the coffee helps > me not be as hungry. How important is it to stay > away from caffeine? > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2003 Report Share Posted August 21, 2003 O.k. I've always known that I'm weird, but I actually find caffeine reduces my appetite. But, I also have a paridoxal (sp?) effect to most medications... if they are suppose to make me sleep, then they speed me up; if they are suppose to speed me up, then I'm asleep. Alright, I admitted at the beginning I was weird. Tigger > For some people, caffeine can be an appetite stimulant. My own personal > opinion is that if I am drinking my tea (caffeine of choice) I am not > putting any food in my mouth and how can that possibly be a bad thing. I > didn't do caffeine for a while and it was even longer that I didn't do > diet cokes. Honestly, I have not seen an increase in appetite since > starting back on it. There is also some studies being done about the > advantages of antioxidants in tea (back to the veggie thing). I thought > that was rather interesting. > Lori Owen - Denton, Texas > SRVG 7/16/01 > Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce > > On Thu, 21 Aug 2003 03:33:09 -0000 " nkh0409 " <nkh0409@y...> writes: > > What are your opinions/experiences with caffeine? > > I have been drinking a lot of coffee, decaffinated > > when I can, but with artificial sweetner (Equal > > usually). Also, I know there are different opinions > > about carbonated sodas. My surgeon never said not > > to drink them. I have from the beginning and have > > not had any problems, although I don't drink NEAR > > as many as I use to pre-op. I think the coffee helps > > me not be as hungry. How important is it to stay > > away from caffeine? > > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2003 Report Share Posted August 21, 2003 One of the problems with caffeine for us is that it can interfere with malabsorption of iron. I just make sure I don't drink any coffee an hour before or an hour after I take my iron. This is not much of a problem for me, since I usually take my iron in the middle of the night. Barbara Jean Re: Caffeine > For some people, caffeine can be an appetite stimulant. My own personal > opinion is that if I am drinking my tea (caffeine of choice) I am not > putting any food in my mouth and how can that possibly be a bad thing. I > didn't do caffeine for a while and it was even longer that I didn't do > diet cokes. Honestly, I have not seen an increase in appetite since > starting back on it. There is also some studies being done about the > advantages of antioxidants in tea (back to the veggie thing). I thought > that was rather interesting. > Lori Owen - Denton, Texas > SRVG 7/16/01 > Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 WLS and caffeine consumption have no relationship. If you could tolerate caffeine before surgery, then you should be able to after surgery. I try to avoid it because it keeps me awake. Ray Hooks For WLS nutrition info, visit http://www.bariatricsupplementsystem.com nkh0409 wrote: > What are your opinions/experiences with caffeine? > I have been drinking a lot of coffee, decaffinated > when I can, but with artificial sweetner (Equal > usually). Also, I know there are different opinions > about carbonated sodas. My surgeon never said not > to drink them. I have from the beginning and have > not had any problems, although I don't drink NEAR > as many as I use to pre-op. I think the coffee helps > me not be as hungry. How important is it to stay > away from caffeine? > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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