Hi all!! So I made a protein shake smoothie for dinner,, I like to add ice and about a tablespoon of peanut butter and blend to make it really thick. I completely forgot and started sipping through a straw. I didn't realize till about halfway through and then I stopped. Now I remember the nutritionist saying not to drink through a straw because you will get too much of a drink at once. But I was sipping really slow and didn't have any negative reaction to the straw. Is it normal that I can drink through the straw? I am also not at full restriction yet,, maybe that's why??

I always drink thru a straw. And it's been over 2 yrs for me. My doc or nurse never told me not to. I've never had anything bad happen yet.

Marci

I'm the same as Maci, no one ever told me not to use a straw. I was using a straw the day after surgery actually. I've heard of others being told not drink with straws for various reasons though.

Thanks! I guess as long as it doesn't cause any probs it's fine

I use a straw because I tend to gulp and/or stack without it. I say if it's working for you, then keep on!!

i was told you take in too much gas.

i miss straws

wendy

I miss straws to so very much. I haven't used one in a very long time I have been tempted lately I won't lie.

Crystal

Hmmm I'm going to ask my surgeon I see him on Tuesday! I'll post what he says about this!!

I was told not to use a straw. But while on vacation last week, I totally forgot and used one several times. I did not seem to have any issues. I think a straw can add to gas, but I really haven't had any major gas problems.

Straws make me fulla air!

I was also told not to use straws, I was just banded 5 days ago and I have used a straw a few times. It really helps me drink my protein drinks. Can't do with out my Straws!

When I was banded my surgeon said no straws at all.

So I go up for a Barium Swallow, and what do they have me do ? Suck it threw a straw...

The Dr. about turned Blue, "I laughed to myself" he said he was going to have them fired. He was tired of there mistakes.....

Wow 54Shirley that's crazy!!