Drinking with a straw

[alyssadietrch 18]

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?

[rhayla 53]

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.

[SBovee 20]

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.

[alyssadietrch 18]

Thank you guys. I don't seem to have a problem either

[roundisashape 712]

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.

[AvaFern 3,516]

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.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

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

[MSLITA77 27]

I can only drink from a straw, it gives me control. When I drink with out the straw.. I find myself gulping.

[kimpossible67 608]

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.

[alyssadietrch 18]

I have my post op appointment tomorrow, so I'm gonna ask thanks everyone