when will i ever learn??? and a question

[Shan 2]

I'm 3 months out, and I can take several large gulps of Water and be fine as long as I haven't eaten recently. I drink from straws, too.

[Tandybo 1]

4 weeks out and no problem with straws. I think a cup with lid and straw actually helps me get in more fluids at work. It takes too much time to remove and replace the lid on a water bottle when I'm answering the phone from hell, typing on the computer or checking patients in or out (I work in a very busy medical clinic).

[LUCK 27]

4 weeks out and no problem with straws. I think a cup with lid and straw actually helps me get in more fluids at work. It takes too much time to remove and replace the lid on a Water bottle when I'm answering the phone from hell, typing on the computer or checking patients in or out (I work in a very busy medical clinic).

OK, I am four years out and I have never heard about the straw thing..... After four years, you wll ALMOST be able to eat like a normal person....and your stomach will grow some in volume and you will know what you can eat more of (crackers vs. bread). I am trying to lose 10-15 pounds now but it has truly been a breeze for me! You would really have to try really hard to gain all of your weight back....

[thinoneday 445]

Don't drink Water too fast!!!! No matter how thirsty you are, or how good it tastes!!!!! I know this, I know this, I know this, but I still drink it too fast sometimes..arrgggg....and I pay for it when it goes down and really makes me queezie for a few......

And what is the deal with NOT drinking from a straw??? I love drinking from a straw and sometimes it is soo much easier...just cuious

I drink with straws all the time, even the day of surgery! I love straw drinking! And you know i laughed at your post because i'm 13 months out and haven't learned my lesson on drinking either! I drink and if it's good my goodness do i pay for it. . . I would make a real bad psych subject to learn behavior! Can't teach an old dog new tricks! Not this dog anyhow

[feedyoureye 3,087]

OK, I am four years out and I have never heard about the straw thing..... After four years, you wll ALMOST be able to eat like a normal person....and your stomach will grow some in volume and you will know what you can eat more of (crackers vs. bread). I am trying to lose 10-15 pounds now but it has truly been a breeze for me! You would really have to try really hard to gain all of your weight back....

4 years! well congrats, and Its nice to hear you have done so well.

[myrori 55]

I do believe the straw belief is a carry over form the Gastric Bypass. My daughter had that and Straws are a BIG NO NO for her, I think because their pouch hold the air and causes problems. We have no pouch so the air comes up instantly if we swallow it.

[ptoezee 0]

Thanks everyone It is just soo much easier for me to drink with a straw....so as long as its not bothering me, I suppose I keep doing it

A GREAT BIG CONGRATS to all of us "LOOSERS"

[twoboysandagirl 109]

Thank you for posting; you are the farthest out of anyone I have ever seen on here. Nice to hear from you....DONT BE A STRANGER. We newly sleeved need to hear about your experiences.

OK, I am four years out and I have never heard about the straw thing..... After four years, you wll ALMOST be able to eat like a normal person....and your stomach will grow some in volume and you will know what you can eat more of (crackers vs. bread). I am trying to lose 10-15 pounds now but it has truly been a breeze for me! You would really have to try really hard to gain all of your weight back....