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You recognized that you slipped and that's half the battle. Move on and continue your journey...why did they tell you not to use a straw??

OMG, I never knew why they said not to drink out of a straw until I had a slushie. The gas was horrible, it took 2 days to get it out of me and hurt. Mind you I have been banded 2 years so I am healed and it still gave me problems. I don't know if that ever goes away with time.

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I guess that might be one more thing that changes with everyone or that we need to do without! In past years I hven't used a straw that much ......except in milkshakes. That was a treat since I don't drink em like I used to! Maybe one a year now! But I had increased ice cream cones........Some of the ice cream flavors were irresistable! Sparkplug...do you now eat as usual or in small meals through the day? You look like you have worked well with the band.

OMG, I never knew why they said not to drink out of a straw until I had a slushie. The gas was horrible, it took 2 days to get it out of me and hurt. Mind you I have been banded 2 years so I am healed and it still gave me problems. I don't know if that ever goes away with time.

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I was told not to drink through a straw also but there are times when I do and I have never had an adverse reaction to it. I think that it is a personal thing.

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