Any problems tolerating certain foods/drinks months post surgery?

Posted by susan7656 @susan7656, 1 day ago

I had a bilateral mastectomy and 4 lymph nodes removed in October 2024. I have tissue expanders until my implant surgery next month. No chemo or radiation.

Since surgery, I’ve had frequent problems with coffee (regular and decaf) often leading to nausea and sometimes vomiting. However, I can tolerate iced tea with caffeine just fine.

Was curious if anyone had a similar experience?

After much research, I did find a post-op pdf from a hospital about coffee components sometimes causing inflammation if you’ve had lymph nodes removed.

I also have psoriatic arthritis, an autoimmune condition, which causes inflammation. And I have not been able to take my biologic since September.

Thanks to all who consider this question.

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