biggriz 3 Posted July 10, 2011 Hey All, I just did some research on the topic of using a straw after WLS. Checking on this board and a few others it seems like a controversial issue. I was told at my preop appointment not to use one after surgery. With all the trouble I'm having getting the Protein shakes in, I thought I'd try to figure out why. It appears the concern is with air, some people draw a lot of air in with a straw. I went ahead and tried one this morning with my carnation Breakfast shake and it seems to make things a lot easier. Anyone have any opinions on this? I'd love to hear what others have heard from their doctors and nutritionists. Thanks, Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyblue72 0 Posted July 10, 2011 I was told not to use a straw also... but I use one everytime I drink. Helps me get in my liquids or I would NEVER get 60+ ounces down a day! I haven't seen any problems with using them and I am almost 3 months out. Hey All, I just did some research on the topic of using a straw after WLS. Checking on this board and a few others it seems like a controversial issue. I was told at my preop appointment not to use one after surgery. With all the trouble I'm having getting the Protein shakes in, I thought I'd try to figure out why. It appears the concern is with air, some people draw a lot of air in with a straw. I went ahead and tried one this morning with my carnation Breakfast shake and it seems to make things a lot easier. Anyone have any opinions on this? I'd love to hear what others have heard from their doctors and nutritionists. Thanks, Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TijuanaPlication 87 Posted July 10, 2011 I say try it and see what works for you. I was given one with every single 'meal' in hospital post op... meals being liquids only for the first couple of weeks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nancy Rivers 24 Posted July 11, 2011 The PA told us during our pre-op teaching that if we wanted to use a straw, we could as it does help some people, while others it doesn't. They don't have a particular recommendation on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggriz 3 Posted July 11, 2011 The PA told us during our pre-op teaching that if we wanted to use a straw, we could as it does help some people, while others it doesn't. They don't have a particular recommendation on it. That's nice to hear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggriz 3 Posted July 11, 2011 I used a straw today 3 times without a problem. I will certainly be asking about it on my 1 week follow up but it seems to help a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilMissDiva Irene 3,282 Posted July 11, 2011 I used straws with my lap band and I use straws now with my sleeve. It does not affect me one way or another. I was not given any advice either way from my surgeon, in fact I was given the use of straws while I was in the hospital. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
