When can I drink from a straw

[flores714 2]

I had my surgery 10/17/16 and I was just wondering how long do I have to wait until I can drink from a straw?

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[highfunctioningfatman 2,675]

NEVER HA HA HA!

[highfunctioningfatman 2,675]

Truthfully many people were given straws in the hospital. It seems to be an old wives tale told over and over again. Some people have problems with drawing in excess air with a straw while others get their fluids in much better with a straw. I'm not a doctor but I would give it a shot when I felt comfortable.

[Lucky2Lose 184]

We were told at our 2 week that we can try it..but I'm not able to yet..

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[flores714 2]

Thanks so much

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[blizair09 3,250]

Not thinking about it, I drank Water from a straw the other day (finishing the entire glass of water) when we were out and about. I had no ill effect whatsoever.

[RNMomof4 86]

Mine was 10/25 and I prefer to drink from a straw. I actually feel like I take in LESS air and can get more Water in that way.

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[July1416 3]

I don't straws at all anymore. You would have to ask the Doctor.

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[Armygalbonnie 643]

My Dr says absolutely not, and I'm not one to break rules. Lol I would ask your surgeon.

[Mindy78 372]

I do occasionally small sips surgery 10/3 ask ur dr

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[cwebktk 4]

My Dr said it was a myth and that the main reason they don't recommend is because it is harder to take small sips. I have been using a straw since week 3, taking little sips and I actually feel like I am getting less air and less hiccups.

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[laceemouse 631]

I had my surgery 5 weeks ago today. I was told to wait 4 weeks before using a straw. I tried one (just a tiny sip) a little before that and it was horrible, lots of gurgling and I could feel the air in my stomach. I am not in any hurry to try one again. But everyone is different.

[RickM 1,747]

As usual, check with your doctor, but in general if it doesn't cause you any discomfort then it isn't hurting anything, and if you don't feel right when doing it, don't do it again for a while.

"Doctor, it hurts when I do this..."

"Well, then don't do that!"

[flores714 2]

Thanks everybody

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[olivejuice 32]

Never

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