Straw Drinking?

[Shilo30 16]

I am so happy that's not me! I started back with a straw just on Saturday. I actually feel like I drink smaller sips but get more in over the day... And thankfully I haven't had any issues!

[Knee2010 54]

I make my own Protein smoothies in the morning for Breakfast and use a straw every time. I am 6 months out from surgery and have no problems using a straw. I actually agree with a couple of the posters above. Using a straw throughout the day at work helps me get more liquids in. On the weekends at home I don't use a straw, but during the week I put my smoothie in one of those double insulated plastic glasses that have a lid and a straw so after I finish the smoothie I refill the glass with Water and I can take my sips all day. My doctor said it was fine for me to use a straw, but I have read here that some doctors say no. Hope this helps.

[jaymzee 79]

I'm only about two and a half weeks post op and i use a straw, not ask the time, but it causes no discomfort for me.