Drinking

[Jordan1383837848 2]

When can I drink from a straw. 4 days post op. I am

[DestinClair1983 72]

Hello,

My nutritionist said post op you should avoid drinking from a straw because it makes you drink faster, and you want to take it real slow when you're drinking your liquids, so I took it to mean never to drink from a straw, or at least wait until your much much further out from surgery.

[1SuperBonBon 221]

Oh Jordan..... you have opened a can of worms I think a majority of surgeons' instructions are to never use a straw. I have read others allow it. It can get to be a very heated topic on here. So I specifically asked my doctor about the STRAW. He told me however I can get my liquids down was fine by him. He feels the straw concerns are a myth. It has something to do with getting more air in your tummy. With that said, I would do what your doctor instructs you to do, but if it were me I would get the straw out

[Jordan1383837848 2]

Lol ok. I HAVNT used one yet. Just was wondering if it was just post op 1 week 2week etc.... But thank you