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Ive been using straws my whole life and feel awkward drinking from the glass...I actually felt like i was swallowing more air drinking from the glass...so i started drinking from a straw shortly after surgery, and have had no bad side effects...gas etc...just wondering, is anyone else drinking from a straw?...any problems? ty...

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I've been drinking from a straw since surgery and have not had any problems

HW 305 SW 292 CW 236 GW 150

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I have been using a straw since shortly after surgery with no problems.

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thanks guys. I figured I wasn't the only one...... :)

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I drink Protein Shakes with a straw. I find it easier to get it down. I try to be aware of how fast I'm drinking and space out my sips. It's painful if I drink too much too fast.

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I started using them like a month ago. No problems and I too feel like I am able to drink more with them. I have loved them my whole life and couldn't give them up for good I guess.

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I actually asked the dietiatian if a straw was okay and got a definite yes. I use straws to drink everything but my coffee.< /p>

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Wow...i can't believe y'all can use straws. If I use a Water fountain I'm in agony. Also can't use Water bottles work those sports tops. Dang...my pouch is moody

Preop weight 389 current weight 327 that's 62 lbs lost since RNY 6/11/13

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I love straws. I used to have a collection of them from each fast food joint or coffee/smoothie shop we went too. Other people would walk out with one or two, I would walk out with 10. Nuts, I know, but I like them plastic stix.

All docs say, no straws because it just causes gas, blah blah blah.

The straws actually help me keep hydrated and learn to sip not drown myself. I see more benefit in them than deservice to the pouch.

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