straw???

[Angelhope1982 0]

Can I use a straw to drink Water. I was banded t 18th. can i use one now, if not now can i later. I just drink more when i use a straw. Have you hurt anything bad about using one??? I know it is silly.

[jmegirl 2]

It's not a silly question!

Unfortunately, drinking with a straw with the band is a no-no. When you drink through a straw you tend to take in a lot of air along with the liquid. Air in the stomach causes burping, and burping isn't a good thing, especially when you're first banded. The stitches around the band have to heal, and burping can cause the stitches to move more than they should.

[WannaBSkinnyB 0]

Hmmm I was told differently and have been using a straw since right after surgery when the nurses gave me one.

[jmegirl 2]

You were misinformed. Do a Google search of "using a straw with lap band" and see what you turn up. Also call your surgeon and ask him/her.

[LSF 264]

I was also told to stay away from using straws because of the gas in can cause

[Angelhope1982 0]

That what I thought. It was because the gas, but i didnt remember. I guess i will be ok, guess i was hoping i was wrong. I go back to see by doctor dec 1st. I will ask, anyways. It makes sense. Thanks for your responses.

[kjhack 3]

Yep definately told no straw with lap band. Too much excess air in pouch, can cause stretching. Good luck.

[WannaBSkinnyB 0]

Check some of the other posts. Many have used straws and it is ok. Every doctor is different. Some on here like to think they know it all.

[Michee 2]

I was also told no straw, but as has already been said, every doctor is different. Can you call the clinic where you were banded ?

[Jillbeme65 1]

I think it comes down to the surgeons personal opinion. I asked him about drinking with a straw he said " Jill if drinking with a straw gets the Water down then drink with a straw" He said that he never heard of side effects of drinking with a straw.

I get so much more water in now. I don't even realize when I have drank 32 ounces...