Indoubtely, it "speed up" the transit, but, I love how it tastes (I'm italian so I'm born smelling the espresso-scent everywhere) and it's full of anti-oxidants which actually are very good for everyone. I hope it doesn't harm us (my doctor never prohibited it to me)

Folks here have reported both positive and negative reactions to coffee. I was unable to tolerate coffee before the surgery, and I've enjoyed it almost every day since, with no ill effects. It's an easy experiment to do, though I hope he finds a way to sleep better.

Thanks.  Maybe he'll try it on the weekend, so that if it does make him go a lot, at least he'll be home and not at school.

 

I enjoy coffee every day in the morning and have no problems with it.  I prefer a dark roast coffee.

Count me in as a lifelong coffee drinker (since at least age 10). Of course, when I was diagnosed with UC at age 15, I went decaf, at least until I was in remission. Fast forward 25 years, and I had my j-pouch surgery. Again, I went decaf for a while post op. Now, 20 years post op and I mostly go half-caf, with full caffeine espresso sometimes. I see no difference in my function overall. Jan

what i know, from baristas and my own experiences, is that dark roast has less acid and therefore doesn't agitate the stomach as much.  

 

if you are concerned about stomach upset, also consider lactose in milk/cream, in the event you add that to the coffee.  lactose intolerance can develop over time, as can bacterial over growth, which also causes intense stomach aches.  i mention these as there are other factors that go into what upsets the tummy.  jlh

Many people here drink coffee, but I'm one that can't - well I can, but the coffee comes straight back out again within 15-20 minutes.   Anyway, the point is, you won't know unless you try it. This goes with pretty much any food, as you are adjusting to the pouch. We are all different. Also, just because you don't tolerate it early after takedown, doesn't mean that you can't try it again in a few weeks or months. As your system continues to adjust, you may be able to add new foods.  And obviously don't drink a ton all at once. Try a small cup without sweetener, and see how you do.

 

 

I drink two large cups each morning. I'm good with it.....it doesn't make me go more. I enjoy a dark roast as well. Only way he'll know is if he tries it.

Because of the low iodine diet I am on currently in conjunction with my thyroid cancer treatment, I am not allowed milk/cream/dairy, but organic coconut milk is allowed, and I have been using that and the So Delicious Coconut Creamer, also allowed because it doesn't contain either carreegenan or sea salt (both of which are banned ingredients on the low iodine diet).  I noticed that a lot of the nut milks and nut creamers add carreegenan and sea salt, so I can't have them.  Before I went on the low iodine diet I had been using Silk's cashew milk, which is the best alternative milk I have tasted of soy, almond, coconut, rice et al.  It's delicious.  It also comes in several different calorie levels, although I am not sure if it's sugar or fat content that varies in these different levels.  Unfortunately, it has both carreegenan and sea salt as ingredients, so I can't have it until I am off the diet Sept. 23.

 

 

This. i dont usually notice a difference with pouch function. i usually only have a half-cup to a cup in the mornings though, not a whole lot. 

I'm a big coffee drinker!  But I'm usually done with caffeine by early afternoon for the day.  The first half of the day, I don't use the bathroom much so it works ok for me.  So, in general, I give coffee a big thumbs up!

 

Now, the mom in me has another viewpoint :-)  I would be cautious with too much caffeine with teenagers.  While a small amount will probably help with mental focus especially first thing in the morning, too much caffeine may cause the sleeping issue to only get worse.  If the issue is that he isn't getting enough sleep, then I would focus on ways for him to get more sleep or sleep more soundly.  Try Imodium or Unisom to slow bowels or to help him to sleep more soundly.  If he's getting up a lot at night, that could be an indication of pouchitis too.