Heather_A 45 Posted August 10, 2018 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?? 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trixie82 73 Posted August 10, 2018 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. Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app 5 Heather_A, KRush88, sillykitty and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sosewsue61 3,185 Posted August 10, 2018 I used a straw, no issues. Just sip slowly and try not to gulp air with it. Try sf popsicles for fluids. 3 Heather_A, sillykitty and Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYJenn 1,463 Posted August 11, 2018 Just buy a new Water bottle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lorena090 42 Posted August 11, 2018 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sillykitty 10,780 Posted August 11, 2018 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apositivelife4me 189 Posted August 11, 2018 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kcoley 17 Posted August 11, 2018 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) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heather_A 45 Posted August 13, 2018 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
