So I'm 12 days post op and I accidentally used a straw tonight. I just forgot. Is it a huge deal? What is the reasoning behind it anyway?

I think it just gets you too much air while you drink.

From what I read it is becaue you get to much air that will cause gas and you will drink faster bigger sips. There was another reason that I did read but I dont remember what it was.

My dr says it's because you can pull up extra air behind the liquid. He also says that it varies from person to person, so he doesn't have a hard rule on it. I use straws and don't seem to have a problem, but I know some people do. However, I wasn't brave enough to try straws right away as I didn't want any more discomfort than I was already experiencing after surgery.

So I'm 12 days post op and I accidentally used a straw tonight. I just forgot. Is it a huge deal? What is the reasoning behind it anyway?

I didn't use them at all in the beginning but lately I have been using them a little more...no issues

What about gum?

I use a straw and I chew gum...I guess I'm a rebel! My Dr. said 2 weeks no straw, but never said anything about gum. Of course, I don't swallow it.

I chew a pack of gum a day no issues and my doc says as long as I don't swallow it I'm good to go. Straws he says most stay away from bc like the others have said too much air. I'm almost a week post op and just now getting comfy so I won't be trying straws anytime soon if ever!

Thank goodness about the gum! I've been wondering and I've been without for 3 weeks... I also chew one pack a day!