Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

I want to drink out of a flippen straw!



Recommended Posts

No because I swill swallow air? -.-

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I've heard different things. The lady who led my support group said it puts pressure on your staple line but long term it wouldn't matter. I've also heard it's because you don't realize how fast you drink with a straw. And then you know a lot of people say never again. I mostly stopped using a straw long before surgery and I'm going to try to stick with that. I did take a tiny sip of my husbands iced coffee the other day, but I didn't swallow it immediately and it was fine but not something I plan on doing frequently.

Edited by Wallflower7522

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My doctor's office said we'll be able to use a straw after 6 months. Can not use one right after surgery bcus we would swallow air which could make our pouches too full to fit in what we really need.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was told no straws. The only way I could drink my Protein Shake was with a straw so I've always used it for that. I only had a problem once with drinking too fast. It was a painful lesson that I learned quickly! I never did it again...

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Alisa_S

      Gearing up for my consult 01/14! Starting to get a little nervous.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Goyafigs

      I had VSG 11.20.24 with Miguel Burch, MD Cedars-Sinai and I am 1 month post-op. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • DaisyChainOz

      🥳 Jan 1 2025 - Day 1 of Pre Op, surgery on the 16th! 😬😅
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Just been waiting until time for my consult with my bariatric surgeon. It's scheduled for Jan 9th. Turns out I won't actually be seeing him. Apparently it'll be with his P.A.             Not sure what to expect. I thought this is where the surgeon would discuss the best surgery option for me. For years I had my heart set on the sleeve, but I've read so many people have issues with reflux - even if they've never had it before - that they've had to be revised to the bypass. I already deal with GERD & take 40 mg of Omeprazole daily, so I started studying about bypass and honestly, it seems like it might be the better choice for me. How can we discuss surgery options if the surgeon is not there?
      What happened at your first consult? Trying to get an idea of what to expect, or maybe I should say, what NOT to expect.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×