Swanton_Bomb 522 Posted December 17, 2018 So I know straws are no-now because they can introduce air. I just had massive dental work and thought it would be easier to use one to protect my brand new filling from the cold. Worth the risk or not for a day or two? 1 GreenTealael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzy1125 1,010 Posted December 17, 2018 check with your surgeon. I chewed gum yesterday even tho it is a no no because i was flying and didnt want to be in pain from the air pressure.. and i would do it again if i was flying but not regularly.. it made me gassy and i could feel myself swallowing air. 2 Swanton_Bomb and GreenTealael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenTealael 25,444 Posted December 17, 2018 (edited) Ok so I was all gung ho for straws after surgery because there was no real science behind it stretching the sleeve/pouch but these days in rarely use them and I have a sneaking suspicion I have a larger capacity size. Related? IDK but it was the only rule I readily broke... Enter into Strawville fully aware of the risks of never wanting to leave Mayor Greenie 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Edited December 18, 2018 by GreenTealael 2 sillykitty and Swanton_Bomb reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orchids&Dragons 9,047 Posted December 18, 2018 2 hours ago, Swanton_Bomb said: So I know straws are no-now because they can introduce air. I just had massive dental work and thought it would be easier to use one to protect my brand new filling from the cold. Worth the risk or not for a day or two? Give it a try. If you get gas pains, stop. 4 sillykitty, GreenTealael, FancyChristine15 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ummyasmin 1,603 Posted December 18, 2018 Straws and gum here. I do follow the no carbonated drinks rule tho. Sent from my SM-G930F using BariatricPal mobile app 3 1 Wanda247, FancyChristine15, GreenTealael and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lynnlovesthebeach 626 Posted December 18, 2018 The surgical group I use allows straws. They even gave me a cup with a straw in the hospital. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wanda247 908 Posted December 18, 2018 16 hours ago, Swanton_Bomb said: So I know straws are no-now because they can introduce air. I just had massive dental work and thought it would be easier to use one to protect my brand new filling from the cold. Worth the risk or not for a day or two? I use straws all the time and do not have a problem actually my team never said not to use straws. If it works for you and doesn't cause any issues I say go for it. 2 Swanton_Bomb and FancyChristine15 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FancyChristine15 810 Posted December 18, 2018 The only reason my team said not to use straws is because it can cause you to suck in air, and it can give you gas pains. Well, I use straws everyday, and I don't have any issue. Now, once the drink is empty, don't keep sucking on the straw to get the last little bit out, cause that can be uncomfortable. 1 Wanda247 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mousecat88 2,281 Posted December 21, 2018 Not saying you should... but when I was in the ER they made me drink like 33oz of Water and CT contrast super fast through a straw and I had no issues. *shrug* I really prefer straws... cold stuff hurts my front teeth. I'm avoiding them though. For now.Sent from my SM-G930R4 using BariatricPal mobile app 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
