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I find this no straw thing annoying. I have been almost exclusively using straws for as long as I can remember. The reason being when I drink out of cups I felt like I was swallowing too much air. I still feel like I am getting too much air when I sip from a cup or bottle.

Its driving me bonkers. I am thinking of using a straw for a day to see if I feel better. But I am only 3 weeks out is it dangerous at this point should I wait?

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after a month (one more week!) you should be just fine for a straw! :-) I am with you-- love my straws

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Try using a straw, then. I was the same way. I take in far less air when using a straw. Perhaps we are just advanced straw users. :wacko:

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I talked with my surgeon yesterday and he cleared me to use straws again. I am almost 5 months. He just encouraged me not to gulp down too much at a time, still just take sips. I seem to be able to drink so much more when I use a straw. Love em!

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I am back to using straws. Two reasons to avoid them early out:

1. You get too much air (not sure how this works, but that's what I've been told)

2. You suck down Water too fast and it's painful or worse.

Lynda

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I slipped back into straws without thinking much about it. I think yo ushould be ok - but just to be sure you aren't an air gulper, take it slow.

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So nice to know I'm not alone in my love of straws :)

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I started with a straw on day 3! Lol I actually got less air and drank more fluids. I cannot stand a glass touching my teeth!!!

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