Straws? Can anyone shed some light for me?

[wannalise 15]

Well yay!!!! If I only I could meet you in Texas and we could go for a Sonic run together!!!

[Boredoncemore 0]

My first week I poured all my liquids into one of those medicine tops that come with cough syrup...i was only allowed to drink that much at a time, every 10 minutes I was pouring water...was RETARDED! When I went back to work I started sipping from a straw and haven't stopped...I drink down (2) 32 oz of Water daily from my sonic foam cups...makes me not think about it so much. I find a handfull of nuts helps me drink more, the sea salt gets me thirsty and provides some protein...

[ichefmastersgirl 4]

You know I never asked Dr. Aceves about a straw. But every time I got my liquids in the hospital there was a straw on my tray so I thought that he thought it was fine. I have been using one since day 2 post op.

Kathy

[Debbie031010 0]

I was reading the board last night and came across one of the long diet links that had been posted here. I can't remember which one it was. It said straws are a no no. Can anyone tell me why please? Is it because of not being able to control the "gulping" of drinks and overpowering your stomach w/ liquid?

Right now I'm in the learning/reading phase. I had my first appointment on Wed and my surgeon won't touch me until I've quit smoking for 3 months so I'm looking at a surgery date of sometime in July. *sigh*

I've already got my appointments for all the pre-screenings with the different drs..psych eval & medical so I'm at least on the path now.

My doctor told me I had to stop smoking a month in advance and then he said I could not pick it back up.....oh well!!!

[DisneyAddict 10]

My doctor told me I had to stop smoking a month in advance and then he said I could not pick it back up.....oh well!!!

Well I've been quit now since Sunday night/Monday morning. LOL It's the darndest thing that it's been relatively easy going except for a few cravings here & there. I guess I'm ready to make all these positive changes in my life?? Crazy =o) I thought I'd have a worse time of it this time around.

[ichefmastersgirl 4]

So true when you are really ready it is easy! Quit over 8 years ago and never looked back!

[wannalise 15]

I must recant, I have realized that when I drink my Water with a straw I ALWAYS end up sliming. It is disgusting. I think maybe further out, but I can't do it yet!!!

[MINI-Me 196]

I must recant, I have realized that when I drink my Water with a straw I ALWAYS end up sliming. It is disgusting. I think maybe further out, but I can't do it yet!!!

I'm so sorry - straws have helped me tremendously in getting in all my liquids. Maybe it will just take a little more time.

[FabBy50 0]

I have used a straw very early out, and I have not had any trouble getting my fluids in. I think you just need to make sure you don't gulp air with it.

[Georgia 2,908]

Glad to read this! I have always drank a lot of Fluid during the day and used a straw to drink it. Only 5 days out but was having a real problem getting enough liquid down by mouth. Always felt it "hang" so I just decided to try the straw anyway. MUCH easier for me to get my liquids down and I did not have any gas symptoms. Since you are drinking your liquids with meals and stop 30 min before and after your "pouch" shouldn't be affected by it anyway.

[Donna4545 13]

My surgeon said no straws because it makes you gulp--too much liquid too fast. I'm not going to use straws because I respect my surgeon's advice. I want to do everything "right". I know other doctors may advise otherwise.

[lmmore 0]

I use a straw all the time. Every time I go out to eat, I ask for Water with a straw. I use a straw at home. You can use a straw as long as you aren't gulping air when using a straw. It's not hard to do that.

I too use a straw now. I was told about the air thing, and not to use a straw, so I didn't use one for the first 2 months. Then I found out I did just fine. It's just making sure you don't suck the air down with the liquid. I suck it into my both and exhale the air. I have had zero problems. I am so glad, because my preference is using a straw.

[NtvTxn 1,262]

Okay, I tried with a route 44 sonic ice Water (I love their ice, weird I know!) I had no notable difference inhaling air with our without it and I end up drinking more, so...to each his own!

Sonic has THE best ice!!! I started using a straw about 10 days out and have never had a problem! I also drink more using a straw. I'm five weeks out and I guess at about four weeks I noticed that I don't have to "sip" any longer, I can't just gulp but I am taking a more normal drink.

[wannalise 15]

Sonic should pay for advertising on this site!! Isn't that feeling of finally being able to drink the best? The first few weeks I was post op and couldn't drink normally were upsetting to me. It is so nice to get to quench your thirst.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I wish I had a Sonic here! There is one by my house in Arizona but I have never seen one in Oregon.