No drinking through a straw?

[ElfiePoo 109]

Before I could go home on the day of surgery, I had to eat and drink something (Jello and broth). They put a straw in my broth and in my Water glass. I have less gas with a straw than without because the straw doesn't allow me to 'gulp'. That's not true if I use a straw in carbonated beverages. It almost seems like the straw causes more bubbles.

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[Acadia 20]

I was told straws are not a problem. They actually help you regulate your intake and some people (like me) drink a hell of a lot more with the use of straws.

[size10again 11]

It was suggested to me by my surgeons dietician that I USE a straw to help keep drinking at a sip speed instead of a gulp. I find no difference regarding gas when I drink from a straw vs. a cup.

Joan

[Stephy5 33]

I was having a problem drinking from a bottle or cup and getting air around my band, so doc said try a straw....But to make sure I wasnt sucking air. I had no problems. But I always say listen to your doc.

[options123 3]

I will check with my doctor...for those of us who bleach out teeth but drink tea and coffee now due to the band what should we do..what I mean is if you drink a warm beverage in the am to loosen your band what can we do to prevent teeth discoloration, beside bleach more frequently. Straws prevent the teas and coffee from discoloring your teeth. I guess warm Water and lemon, ugh!