Straws??

[Ale817 1]

Hi all!! So I made a Protein Shake smoothie for dinner, , I like to add ice and about a tablespoon of Peanut Butter and blend to make it really thick. I completely forgot and started sipping through a straw. I didn't realize till about halfway through and then I stopped. Now I remember the nutritionist saying not to drink through a straw because you will get too much of a drink at once. But I was sipping really slow and didn't have any negative reaction to the straw. Is it normal that I can drink through the straw? I am also not at full restriction yet,, maybe that's why??

[marfar7 1,533]

I always drink thru a straw. And it's been over 2 yrs for me. My doc or nurse never told me not to. I've never had anything bad happen yet.

Marci

[LunarScorpio 3]

I'm the same as Maci, no one ever told me not to use a straw. I was using a straw the day after surgery actually. I've heard of others being told not drink with straws for various reasons though.

[Ale817 1]

Thanks! I guess as long as it doesn't cause any probs it's fine

[Bunz1969 4]

I use a straw because I tend to gulp and/or stack without it. I say if it's working for you, then keep on!!

[zinhaa 363]

i was told you take in too much gas.

i miss straws

wendy

[Crystalapril11 36]

I miss straws to so very much. I haven't used one in a very long time I have been tempted lately I won't lie.

Crystal

[Ale817 1]

Hmmm I'm going to ask my surgeon I see him on Tuesday! I'll post what he says about this!!

[LB4Me 35]

I was told not to use a straw. But while on vacation last week, I totally forgot and used one several times. I did not seem to have any issues. I think a straw can add to gas, but I really haven't had any major gas problems.

[SueQueRN 5]

Straws make me fulla air!

[ready4therealme 41]

I was also told not to use straws, I was just banded 5 days ago and I have used a straw a few times. It really helps me drink my Protein Drinks. Can't do with out my Straws!

[54Shirley 105]

When I was banded my surgeon said no straws at all.

So I go up for a Barium Swallow, and what do they have me do ? Suck it threw a straw...

The Dr. about turned Blue, "I laughed to myself" he said he was going to have them fired. He was tired of there mistakes.....

[Ale817 1]

Wow 54Shirley that's crazy!!