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Drinking From A Straw Or Not

myjourneyagain

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myjourneyagain    45

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

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DonnaMP    13

DonnaMP
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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.

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xavier    153

xavier
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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!

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myjourneyagain    45

myjourneyagain
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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!

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JustDoIt130    369

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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.

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cfalbro    23

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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.

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myjourneyagain    45

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

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Lannae    46

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

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Toddy    758

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

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andrea0121    28

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

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bev712    28

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

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myjourneyagain    45

myjourneyagain
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thanks everyone!

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Ladybug28    73

Ladybug28
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My doctor says no to straw also....so no straws for me.

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Lady T730    3

Lady T730
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I don't have any problems using a straw.

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pen527    6

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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.

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