Straws

[ppressey24 254]

You know what, im not a dr, so i cant say whether they will or not, but i can say that ive had a gas pain that i thought was a heart attack, and ill take no pain verses using a straw anyday. Im not a fan of straws because i dont get anything from fast food places. And if i am out to dinner im use to having a glass of wine so no straw there either. You have to go with your own mind. If you think you'll be okay with using a straw then ok, but please, please, please, dont do it because youve read it that 30 people use straws everyday and then youre the 31st and you get excess gas and past the hell out from a gas pain like me and say but they told me it was ok.....lol. i, personally dont see how it could hurt since your lips are around a straw verses drinking out a glass where you can be like my boys and just open your mouth to drink and half your mouth is open....rotf. GOOD LUCK

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[ppressey24 254]

I drink a slushy tonight for the first time will it hurt my stomach i am 7 month remove i went from 335 to 210

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It depends on what kind of slush (like a slurpee from 711?) and how you handle sugar.

I really badly wanted a slurpee but no one in my area had any sugar free slurpees. I made one myself with crystal light and ice in my ninja. Not perfect but close enough.

I use straws too. My surgeon said it was ok, it was up to me and my reaction. I havent had any negitive experiences.

HW 385 SW 359 CW 331 (54lbs down!) Sleeved 10/5/16

My dr is definitely against them but i have had a regular slurpee. Im not a cookie, cake, candy person but my craving is a cherry slurpee from 711, and 1x a month, i treat myself. Thats just me.

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[LisaMergs 2,854]

You know what, im not a dr, so i cant say whether they will or not, but i can say that ive had a gas pain that i thought was a heart attack, and ill take no pain verses using a straw anyday. Im not a fan of straws because i dont get anything from fast food places. And if i am out to dinner im use to having a glass of wine so no straw there either. You have to go with your own mind. If you think you'll be okay with using a straw then ok, but please, please, please, dont do it because youve read it that 30 people use straws everyday and then youre the 31st and you get excess gas and past the hell out from a gas pain like me and say but they told me it was ok.....lol. i, personally dont see how it could hurt since your lips are around a straw verses drinking out a glass where you can be like my boys and just open your mouth to drink and half your mouth is open....rotf. GOOD LUCK

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Lol. Please please please don't do it because 30 people didn't have an issue...

How about this turn instead-

" there is NO evidence that straw usage will do anything other than allow you to drink liquid..."

We could go round and round... To each, their own I say!

I drink a slushy tonight for the first time will it hurt my stomach i am 7 month remove i went from 335 to 210

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It depends on what kind of slush (like a slurpee from 711?) and how you handle sugar.

I really badly wanted a slurpee but no one in my area had any sugar free slurpees. I made one myself with crystal light and ice in my ninja. Not perfect but close enough.

I use straws too. My surgeon said it was ok, it was up to me and my reaction. I havent had any negitive experiences.

HW 385 SW 359 CW 331 (54lbs down!) Sleeved 10/5/16

My dr is definitely against them but i have had a regular slurpee. Im not a cookie, cake, candy person but my craving is a cherry slurpee from 711, and 1x a month, i treat myself. Thats just me.

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Wow!!! You're LUCKY! You can't use a straw but you CAN ingest a Slurpee? Do you get the ones that are sugar free? And do you eat it with a straw? Those things are soooo pumped full of air. That would certainly cause an issue for me!!!

#strawgate

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[KristenVSG2014 1,872]

I find I drink a lot more Water when I use a straw because I have sensitive teeth and the straw helps get the cold Water past them. I'm also 2+ years out. I drink a hot cup of coffee then when I get to work I fill my 32 oz cup with ice water and try to finish it before lunch and fill it again when I get back. My personal experience.

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[red67stang 4]

Day 2! Every time I sipped I would take in too much air and burp a LOT. I tried a straw out of curiosity and had a much easier time. I drank everything from a straw pre-op. I did confess to my dr at my 1 week checkup and I was told as long as I'm not experiencing any issues it was ok.

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[workerbeemama26 9]

I used one by mistake and had no issue. Only two weeks post op right now.

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[LipstickLady 25,682]

Straws is a forever no thing..it fills the limited space and gosh.

I was given a straw in the hospital and the Water bottle my surgeon gave me utilized a straw.

Keep in mind that YOUR plan doesn't apply to EVERYONE.

[Sammy1991 97]

The hospital gave me a straw instantly, when I was on only 30mls an hour. They said it reduced the air intake!

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[Mindy78 372]

Dr says depends on person. I dont very often but suck less air than gulping

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[Butterflywarrior 241]

Straws is a forever no thing..it fills the limited space and gosh.

I was given a straw in the hospital and the Water bottle my surgeon gave me utilized a straw.

Keep in mind that YOUR plan doesn't y to EVERYONE. [/quoquo yes. Lipstick I'm quite aware of that.. which is why I latter added about others I know that use them but also, it wasn't just something told to me Individually, it's in many weight loss surgery books and the clinic tells everyone that so I was just passing along my information and unpleasant straw experience

[LipstickLady 25,682]

@@Butterflywarrior

Your initial post said it was a forever no thing. That's not true and that's what I was addressing.

[Butterflywarrior 241]

This thread is very enlightening bc I thought I was doomed with straws lol

Then when I had my negative experience with one by accident, that just cinched it!

I like straws bc before WLS, they were my primary tool for drinkibg so much Water daily and since WLS, Water has been sooo hard to get in, having to pick up my buba barrel and sip sip sip ....I much rather suck lol ha..

Hopefully after I heal more, I will be able to use a straw again

[4MRB4PHOTO 3,900]

I was given a straw in my Water cup in the hospital room right after surgery.

I only use a straw on rare occassions when I buy a fountain sugar free drink, not for any other reasons but I don't use straws otherwise.

To each there own. If someone is afraid they will draw too much air, then they shouldn't use them.

They do come in handy if you decide to puree a pork chop or taco only 3 days after surgery.

[Ssze1109 163]

My Dr said straws are fine. I was given one while still in hospital. I use them everyday no problem

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[hova1980 42]

Ok i had one slushy since march 24 and i want to know is that a bad thing

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