I want to use a straw so bad!!

[Heather_A 45]

Hello all,
I’m 6 days post op and according to my doctor/dietitian, no straws until 6 weeks out.
That is just not working for me. I’m used to my water bottle with a built in straw and I’m not drinking enough because I’m not allowed to use the straw.
I’m thinking about ignoring this rule....thoughts/opinions??

[Trixie82 73]

Hello all,
I’m 6 days post op and according to my doctor/dietitian, no straws until 6 weeks out.
That is just not working for me. I’m used to my Water bottle with a built in straw and I’m not drinking enough because I’m not allowed to use the straw.
I’m thinking about ignoring this rule....thoughts/opinions??

I was told no straws ever. I didn't listen. I've been using them the whole time. I just make sure to not swallow the air I suck up in the straw and to take small sips. I'm all for following Dr's orders but none of them seem to agree on the straw issue. I did what works best for me and helps me get my fluids in.

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[Sosewsue61 3,185]

I used a straw, no issues. Just sip slowly and try not to gulp air with it. Try sf popsicles for fluids.

[NYJenn 1,463]

Just buy a new Water bottle

[lorena090 42]

23 hours ago, Heather_A said:

Hello all,
I’m 6 days post op and according to my doctor/dietitian, no straws until 6 weeks out.
That is just not working for me. I’m used to my Water bottle with a built in straw and I’m not drinking enough because I’m not allowed to use the straw.
I’m thinking about ignoring this rule....thoughts/opinions??

its hard at first but you can do it just don't ignore you will have so much pain if you do

[sillykitty 10,775]

1 hour ago, lorena090 said:

its hard at first but you can do it just don't ignore you will have so much pain if you do

Some do, some don't, it's a YMMV situation

[apositivelife4me 189]

On 8/9/2018 at 8:31 PM, Heather_A said:

Hello all,
I’m 6 days post op and according to my doctor/dietitian, no straws until 6 weeks out.
That is just not working for me. I’m used to my Water bottle with a built in straw and I’m not drinking enough because I’m not allowed to use the straw.
I’m thinking about ignoring this rule....thoughts/opinions??

So use a straw, Christ. You are not "allowed" to use a straw? I was never told this.

[Kcoley 17]

I was told no straws either BUT I do cause I get way more liquids in and I've had no trouble (6 days post op also)

[Heather_A 45]

So I decided to go ahead and use a straw....and it didn’t effect me at all! I really can’t say that it cause any extra air or discomfort. Thanks for everyone’s input!