mariamomof2 0 Posted May 19, 2008 Hello everyone. I have not been to my pre-op ed. class yet... I hear the bypass patients say that they cannot use straws after their surgery. Is that true for Banders too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MerryHearted 20 Posted May 19, 2008 I drink out of a straw all the time... they brought me a drink with a straw in it when I woke up from surgery to make sure liquids went down fine. I know some say watch out for straws because you may swallow more air, which will make you burp a lot. I think you'll just need to try for yourself and see whether it affects you or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aubrie 6 Posted May 19, 2008 You'll have a lot less room for air. If you swallow extra air, it can be painful or uncomfortable. You would want to avoid that. If a straw causes that, then discontinue use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crishell 0 Posted May 22, 2008 Initially I stayed away from straws because that's what I was told to do. But I have found that I drink more when I use a straw as opposed to sipping. I have always struggled to get required 64 oz. of Fluid in daily. Using a straw helps me. Has not effected me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caramia71 1 Posted May 22, 2008 I asked my surgeon about this at my last appointment. He said it was fine and that there was no scientific basis for half of the stuff we are told to do or not do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
three sixty six 1 Posted June 3, 2008 I'm finding that I'm 'gulping' more without straws. I think I have a lot of air in me right now ('cos I'm way uncomfortable). I think tomorrow I'll experiment with straws to see if there's a difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TulipStar 2 Posted June 3, 2008 I use a straw everyday. I drink more when I drink using a straw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites