What is the best practice for drinking your liquids? Through a straw or sip from a cup?

I carry a cup with water around with me 24/7...I drink only from a straw. Each to their own on that one I guess.

I am an old bander and not much for straws I guess. I coulnt imagine what difference it could possibly make! I know plenty of banders do it and my doc never mentioned it...I have tried t twice and immediately had to throw up in a painful way...weird!

Thank you for the responses. I wasn't sure if drinking through a straw would give you gas or not! I'm just starting my journey and want to get as much information as possible on every topic. Again Thanks so much!

My Dr said that to each his own, but the air you can suck in can cause gas or bloating. I don't have any issues myself. Ymmv.

I was told no straws and when I just went in for my 2 week follow up my doctor actually asked if I've been following his orders. I don't use a straw because I was told not to. I don't want to do ANYTHING to screw this up LOL.

That was my exact concern. Thank you all for the responses.

I too was told no straws for a while, may get extra air in there..good luck!

I've been using a straw since day of surgery and not had any problems or adverse effects at all!

I use a straw too. Never was told not to.

I was told no straws because when you sip through them you tend to take more liquid than just the recommended sip.

thanks everyone!

My doctor says no to straw also....so no straws for me.

I don't have any problems using a straw.

My doctor says no to straws, something about sucking in air and getting gas. But..... I always use a straw for everything and have no problems. I am also guilty of gulping, but I've never had any problems. Something about sipping just doesn't work for me.

Seems to be about half and half on the posts. Thanks so much!