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Why can't I have coffee?

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One hospital says coffee is Ok, my hospital says it is not. They don't like caffeine, then recommend a sugar-free tea (which has caffeine). Does anyone know why coffee is so bad?
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My Dr said i could have regular coffee and my nutritinist says only decaf. What I found out is that if you are not elderly (in good health) then it is ok in moderation. Hope that helps
krystlmom
krystlmom
Our Hospital won't allow caffeine, just because it messes with Bp, pulse and other readings.

My surgeon doesn't want us to have coffee, or tea because they both have acids in them and can cause problems with our pouch lining. ie:- ulcers...

God Bless!

Janelle
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I'm nine weeks out and just had my first cup of coffee today. Yum, and no problems. I will never have more than one cup a day, however. My surgeons office says it is ok occasionally.Maggie
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I was told only decaf tea and decaf coffee.
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I was told no caffeine while the stomach is healing. Apparently caffeine irritates the stomach.

I had my first cup at 7 weeks and am now at the end of my 10th week and can barely get more than a 1/2 cup down before my stomach starts to gurgle. I still keep trying though....lol. I do try to limit the coffee to the weekend and only one cup a day. We love our Dunkin Donuts!!!
goddessjy1
goddessjy1
Caffeine also dehydrates you. When you're working so hard to stay hydrated, you wouldn't want to counter-act it by drinking caffeine.
deleted_user
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I am 4 months post op. I have it every Tues and Wed morning when my day starts at 5am. My doctor told us we could during the seminar before surgery so i never thought twice about it! Good luck
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