Straw or No Straw?

[bowlinJJ 0]

Hey there, I've been told by the nutrionist that I'm not supposed to be using a straw because it helps put gas in the stomach, but yet, I find that I can sip easier through a straw at a slower pace as required with the new sleeve. So, what are you're ideas about this?

JJ

[nikki c 16]

Hey there, I've been told by the nutrionist that I'm not supposed to be using a straw because it helps put gas in the stomach, but yet, I find that I can sip easier through a straw at a slower pace as required with the new sleeve. So, what are you're ideas about this?

JJ

I tried both ways, decided it was less gassy without the straw. hth

[layloo 3]

I was told at the hospital to drink through a straw as you sip better and not gulp.. if you gulp you take in more gas... im from the UK so i guess were told differently... i hope this has been useful

[Nancy Rivers 24]

During my pre-op teaching, the PA said that there was no solid evidence that drinking through a straw produced more gas - so if we wanted to we could.

[Maddie 9]

My nutritionist said no straw. Yet, in the hospital I was given straws with everything. I tried both ways and especially in the beginning, using a straw helped me to drink slower. I was real bad at gulping down liquids and even a year out, if I drink too fast it bothers my stomach.

[Foxbins 625]

My surgeon said straws are fine. I didn't notice any difference using a straw or not, still burped after every sip either way.

[MINI-Me 196]

I was told no straw by my nut but given a straw in recovery. The nurse said "no straw" was ridiculous and it wouldn't add any air.

I tried it both ways & found I too could get more liquids in with a straw. I did not have any issues and use a straw to this day.

[decamom 31]

I was told no straw and found that I did in fact take in more air with the straw. I think it can be a matter of what works best for you. I gave up the straw for comfort reasons.

Laura

[RVAGirl 2]

I was told no straws but I always have used them and I'm still guilty time to time of using them. It does create gas but I'm more comfy using them and I sip better as well with them.