Drinking From A Straw Or Not

[myjourneyagain 45]

What is the best practice for drinking your liquids? Through a straw or sip from a cup?

[DonnaMP 13]

I carry a cup with Water around with me 24/7...I drink only from a straw. Each to their own on that one I guess.

[xavier 153]

I am an old bander and not much for straws I guess. I coulnt imagine what difference it could possibly make! I know plenty of banders do it and my doc never mentioned it...I have tried t twice and immediately had to throw up in a painful way...weird!

[myjourneyagain 45]

Thank you for the responses. I wasn't sure if drinking through a straw would give you gas or not! I'm just starting my journey and want to get as much information as possible on every topic. Again Thanks so much!

[JustDoIt130 369]

My Dr said that to each his own, but the air you can suck in can cause gas or bloating. I don't have any issues myself. Ymmv.

[cfalbro 23]

I was told no straws and when I just went in for my 2 week follow up my doctor actually asked if I've been following his orders. I don't use a straw because I was told not to. I don't want to do ANYTHING to screw this up LOL.

[myjourneyagain 45]

That was my exact concern. Thank you all for the responses.

[Lannae 46]

I too was told no straws for a while, may get extra air in there..good luck!

[Toddy 758]

I've been using a straw since day of surgery and not had any problems or adverse effects at all!

[andrea0121 28]

I use a straw too. Never was told not to.

[bev712 28]

I was told no straws because when you sip through them you tend to take more liquid than just the recommended sip.

[myjourneyagain 45]

thanks everyone!

[Ladybug28 73]

My doctor says no to straw also....so no straws for me.

[Lady T730 3]

I don't have any problems using a straw.

[pen527 6]

My doctor says no to straws, something about sucking in air and getting gas. But..... I always use a straw for everything and have no problems. I am also guilty of gulping, but I've never had any problems. Something about sipping just doesn't work for me.