I was told it's fine to use a straw except at the bottom of the glass . Don't suck when all of your drink is gone, that's where you get the air in your stomach!
Yes, I am diabetic! Along with high blood pressure those are my motivation for the surgery. My endocrinologist advised me since my pancreas is still producing insulin, he is confident after the surgery I will most likely be off do it! Surgery date 7/23/2014.