alyssadietrch 18 Posted November 30, 2014 Hi all, My surgery was 10 days ago, and I know im not supposed to be drinking through a straw. But I keep forgetting! I'm just so used to using a straw, especially if I go out and get a Water from a restaurant or somewhere they always give me one. Is this a big deal? Has anyone else used straws? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhayla 53 Posted November 30, 2014 I use a straw most of the time. I seem to get less air in my tummy that way. Doesn't mKe sense to me, but that's how it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBovee 20 Posted November 30, 2014 I drink with a straw too with no problems. My surgeon never said anything about using or not using one. In fact, now that I think about it I used one in the hospital and was never advised against it. I know I've seen on here other people say their Drs say not to use one, I'm not sure why though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alyssadietrch 18 Posted November 30, 2014 Thank you guys. I don't seem to have a problem either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roundisashape 712 Posted November 30, 2014 They just told us that it could increase gas / discomfort. I'm uncomfortable in general at the moment, and it doesn't seem to matter which way I go, lol. Honestly I think for those of us that tend to be gulpers, straws are probably the lesser evil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AvaFern 3,516 Posted November 30, 2014 I always drink with a straw. I couldn't get any Fluid down just sipping until one day about 2 weeks post-op I accidentally drank an entire cup of juice because it came with a straw in it. Since that point I always use a straw and the few times I don't I inevitably end up with air bubbles in my stomach and esophagus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) used to using a straw @@alyssadietrch all docs are different your doc told you no to straws supposed to listen to him kiddo my doc also nixed straws i think the no straw rule has something to do with carbonation/gas there is an expression on the board "just because you can, doesn't mean you should" you might be able to drink successfully with a straw but per your doc (and many others) don't use that nasty straw good luck kathy Edited November 30, 2014 by proudgrammy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MSLITA77 27 Posted November 30, 2014 I can only drink from a straw, it gives me control. When I drink with out the straw.. I find myself gulping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimpossible67 608 Posted December 1, 2014 I was told no straws but post op I called the nutritionist and she said as long as I didn't get gassy straws were fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alyssadietrch 18 Posted December 2, 2014 I have my post op appointment tomorrow, so I'm gonna ask thanks everyone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
