Why are we supposed to avoid caffiene?

[Shaun]

I missed that in all my classes and can't find it in my book. Can one of you help me?

 

[Christine Seese]

We are easily dehydrated due to malabsorption. Caffeine is a diuretic. It causes even more dehydration. Stopping caffeine stops one source of dehydration.

 

[maysgirl]

I was told in my nutrition class that caffeine can make us more susceptible to developing ulcers as well.

 

[HeidiRose05]

Christine and Maysgirl are absolutely right in their responses about why caffeine should be avoided after bariatric surgery. One point I would like to add is that caffeine may also decrease the absorption of Iron and Calcium which are two very important vitamins for post-op bariatric patients.

 

[NanetteS]

I discovered that after being on the liquid pre-op diet for a week, that I really didn't want coffee anymore. It upsets my stomach. I used to drink 2-3 cups a day.