Straws

[whattodo 3]

Why are we advised to not use straws?

[Healthier2day1227 326]

They cause you to ingest air which can make you bloated and stretch your sleeve in the long run. I think also it's a liability issue, if your sleeve does stretch they want to make sure they've issued every possible warning.

[Mel1071 149]

My doctor doesn't have an issue with straws. It says right in our surgery manual straws are ok.

[cindymg 629]

I started using straws at about a month post-op. No problems.

[Someguy1383837857 18]

My surgeon gave us a "goodie" bag which included a pedometer and a water bottle that has a straw built in and a flip up straw that you drink through. If straws were really bad for us I don't think he would have done that.

[Kami63 215]

Go with what your surgeon says. Personally though for me drinking through the straw does take in air and I get uncomfortable. Same with sodas... Too many bubbles and too uncomfortable for me so it is not worth it.

[imfatpat 64]

I really think it's one of those things that it works well for some and not so well for others.

[KayCTheNewMe 50]

I didn't drink from strawa right away but I do now. Ive learned how to drink with them so that I dont inhale the air lol its wierd but its normal now