Guest guest Posted August 20, 2003 Report Share Posted August 20, 2003 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2003 Report Share Posted August 21, 2003 In a message dated 08/21/2003 6:52:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time, watnext@... writes: > Caffeine is supposed to stimulate hunger. But, I'm not giving up my > 2.5 cups in the morning! After all, it comes from a coffee bean. > Beans??? Even if it's not protein, it's still a vegetable! <BG> > > I am right there with ya. Holding my coffee cup. LOL. Kim O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2003 Report Share Posted August 21, 2003 Caffeine is supposed to stimulate hunger. But, I'm not giving up my 2.5 cups in the morning! After all, it comes from a coffee bean. Beans??? Even if it's not protein, it's still a vegetable! <BG> in NJ (working on cup #1) ************************************** > I think the coffee helps > me not be as hungry. How important is it to stay > away from caffeine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 Is that for all wls or just the bypass surgeries? I had the vbg and did not know that. Did I miss something? Lori Owen - Denton, Texas SRVG 7/16/01 Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce On Thu, 21 Aug 2003 15:49:36 -0700 " Barbara Jean " writes: > 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 > > > > > 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 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 As far a I know this is true for everyone, even normal people. The first surgery I considered was a VBG, and at the time I was told not to do caffeine at all. Although I do leave some time between the caffeine and iron, I am certainly not willing to totally give up caffeine. After all, I don't drink, smoke, do drugs, drive fast cars, or pick up men. I think I deserve a little vice in my life. 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 > > > > > > > > > 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 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 I disagree with Ray on this issue. As WLS patients, we have a more difficult time absorbing calcium than " normies. " That makes us more susceptible to osteoporosis. Caffeine interacts negatively in some way (I honestly don't remember now exactly what the science is on it) with the calcium, increasing our risk for osteoporosis. For this reason, I would avoid caffeine in ANY form, most of the time. Don't see anything wrong with an occasion treat, though. Also, for certain people, those who are genetically at higher risk for developing kidney stones, drinking decaffeinated isn't all that good either. The oxylates in brown liquids, whether they contain caffeine or not (and in even some really " good " stuff like spinach) can contribute to the formation of kidney stones, in those predisposed to forming them. Also the reason to get your calcium as citrate and not carbonate. Carol A -------------------------------- In a message dated 8/22/2003 3:42:39 PM Central Daylight Time, ray@... writes: > 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? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 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. ---------------------------------------- Actually it interferes with the ABsorption of iron (causing greater MALabsorption) -- which is probably what you meant anyway. Just didn't want someone to read this and go " HUH? Wha'd she say? " (grin) I don't have caffeine EVERY day. But when I do have it, I make sure it's no closet than TWO hours on either side of my iron. Mainly bcuz any time I've asked a pharmacist how far apart to take other stuff known to interact negatively, they've always answered 2 hours. Carol A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 > I disagree with Ray on this issue. As WLS patients, we have a more difficult > time absorbing calcium than " normies. " That makes us more susceptible to > osteoporosis. Caffeine interacts negatively in some way (I honestly don't remember > now exactly what the science is on it) with the calcium, increasing our risk > for osteoporosis. For this reason, I would avoid caffeine in ANY form, most of > the time. Don't see anything wrong with an occasion treat, though. My understanding, and I could be wrong on this, is that caffeine prevents the absorbtion of Calcium. I still do caffeine, but I be sure not to take my calcium at the same time as I take my caffeine!!! I do love those Diet Mt. Dews in the morning!!!! kathy ******************************************* The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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