Cant remember issue with drinking through straw.trying to stay hydrated. Got a cup with straw for Christmas gift. Can I use it? Banded 10/10/12.

Some people say that drinking with a straw causes more gas to be inhaled which makes it painful but i drink with a straw all of the time and it doesnt bother me. I sip of course

_{I was told its because you suck air!}

You suck down air and it causes more pain. I only use a straw once in a great while. One time with that pain was enough.

I love straws.... so when my Dr told me pre op to give it up because I didnt need to suck air I was heartbroken. In the hospital the first thing I was given was Water.... in a cup with a straw. I was still coming to and forgot about my Dr's orders about straws and sipped... no issues. After I went home I re read my notes and saw the NO STRAWS note and decided to ask the Dr about it again.

He was upset with the hospital for giving me a straw but told me if i PROMISED to take small sips... I could use one once I was 6 weeks post op. I counted down the days and I have been using one ever since whenever possible.

I use a straw daily... No issues. I was told not to for the first couple of weeks because of the gas from the surgery. But after that, no restrictions...