When can I drink through a straw?

[mommafranz 21]

Hi wonderful people -

I'm 8 days out from surgery and feeling great. All liquids and Proteins are in and I'm getting skinnier by the day. =)

I prefer my Protein Shakes very cold, BUT I have sensitive teeth and it's killing me to not use a straw. When did you start using one after surgery? The literature from my surgeon/nut mention to NOT use one during Clear Liquids, but say nothing about the full liquid period.

Thoughts? Opinions?

Thanks!

Edited August 19, 2016 by mommafranz

[Qwalla 132]

My surgeon let me use the straw after surgery in the hospital. He hasn't found any negatives with them. I did fine.

Edited August 19, 2016 by Qwalla

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

3 months, I did it by accident. Since I didn't die or burst into flames I kept doing it. Looking back I wish I had done it sooner, it makes getting fluids in so much easier. Just be careful you don't drink to fast with them. I think that is more of a real danger than air.

[Christinamo7 4,041]

they brought my liquids to me in the hospital with a straw.

[#9grammy 274]

Congrats on your progress so far! I also was using a straw in the hospital. I was in for 3 nights, had complications with my oxygen levels dropping when I would get up to walk. Used straw whole time there and still use a straw, I too have sensitive teeth.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

My surgeon's materials said no straw, but it also recommended a Water bottle like a Camelbak -- uhmm...those utilize a straw. I called him on it, and he said the no straw rule was standard, but silly. I used a straw from day 1.

But that was just ME.

[cindyw41 761]

I also have been using a since day one..it makes sipping so much easier for me.

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[hillij25 31]

I'm 3 weeks out and I drink out of a straw on occasion. I just really try and be mindful In case I get "too much air?".

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[kmorri 1,689]

I've used a straw from day 1........if it works for you go for it.....if it makes you feel better ask your doctor.

[tony031469 81]

I used a straw by accident as well and all was good. So I use one when needed.

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[Valentina 2,642]

I know we are "supposed" to say, "Follow your own plan--whatever YOUR bariatric team told you to do, then just do it."

There I said it.

Personally, I'm beginning to think that "The Great Straw Debate" is just something for the old timers to nip and pik at each other about. --Like sitting across a checker board discussing how Elvis' hip gyrations are ruining the younger generation's morality.

Be informed. Get your team's input. Follow your common sense.

[karine76 82]

I've been using a straw since my second post-surgery week. felt like it helped a little with the burping and made me felt better . haven't stopped since.

[OzRoo 1,492]

@@mommafranz

I too had a drink with a straw served while still in hospital. No issues then or now. I often drink with a straw, I make a tight seal with my mouth, and it is fine. My NUT said that straw was OK for me

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Personally, I'm beginning to think that "The Great Straw Debate" is just something for the old timers to nip and pik at each other about.

WTF are you talking about? Most "vets" agree it's a stupid rule. Let's not make something out of nothing.

[jintycb 721]

Personally, I love reading a good old nip and pik thread. Have been known to add my own two pennyworth occasionally although at 10 months out I don't quite qualify for vet status yet. I've used a straw and had no problems whatsoever but I waited for quite a while after my op as I was being a good obedient patient and a bit of a wimpy goody two shoes.