I heard that after the surgery you are not allowed to drink from a straw. Is it true? Please say it aint so.:biggrin0: I am a faithful straw drinker and I dont know how I am going to be able to break that habit.

It is true! I just got done from my final visit with the surgeon, blood work, egk, etc, and yes they said no straws. I was shocked too. I'm sorry.They said it causes air bubbles in your small tummy and will stretch your little stomach. Good luck! :biggrin0:

i hope not i'm 2.5 weeks out and have been drinking out of a straw since about the 3rd or 4th day.

I've heard both "no drinking from a straw!" and "a straw may make drinking easier." LOL. I don't seem to notice any difference whether I'm drinking with one or without.

My post-op instructions actually encouraged drinking through a straw. One more thing that everyone gets different information on, but I haven't had any problems drinking through a straw.

I use a straw sometimes, no issues.

its funny that I read this today at Dr's office his nurse and him got into a debate about it. Because on my instructions home it said no straws and he said that was crazy. He said you get more air in by mouth than straw. And of course she did not agree.. did that help.lol

My pre op instructions said no straws too. The last support group I went to was hosted by three ladies that all have had one of the procedures(lap Band, Sleeve and or Gastric Y) done and they all drink out of straws and have had no trouble. The doctor said it would put air in your stomach therefore you have less room to put the nutrients in there you really need.

Some surgeons/programs say "no" others give their patients straws in the hospital immediately post-op.

For me, I could not sip through a straw immediately post-op, but I know others that had zero problems and it made getting in their liquids much easier. I was just super gassy, and sipping through a straw caused a bubble that I couldn't burp out, and it just had to escape on it's own. It didn't keep me from eating or drinking any more than usual. It was a little uncomfortable. A couple of months post-op straws were absolutely fabulous, and I drink out of a straw all the time now.

My nut instructions said no straw ... woke up in recovery and a straw was placed in my mouth. Go figure!

I found the straw to be a lifesaver in getting in my liquids early out. I've had no issues with gas build-up & my restriction is great at 7+ months.

But, that is my experience. Everyone should talk with their surgeon and follow that advice.

I tried drinking out of a straw at about a month out and had no problelms. I use them all the time now.

I heard that after the surgery you are not allowed to drink from a straw. Is it true? Please say it aint so. I am a faithful straw drinker and I dont know how I am going to be able to break that habit.

OK in my options classes we were told no straws and I just had my post op appt yesterday and my surgeon said OK to use a straw now, go figure. So I would say don't use a straw initially but then gradually move to using one (I guess LoL).

i drink out of a straw daily...and i'm almost 3 months out.

i started drinking with a straw about 3 days post op. i found that it's the only way i can get my fluids in.

Everything Dr. Aceves gave me in the hospital came with a straw.

I have used a straw from day one, I actually drink more when I use a straw. Straws are necessary in my world!

My post op instructions didn't mention straws at all so I asked at my two week followup. The nurse said it depends on the person and it's ok to give it a try. I waited another week or so to try a straw. My first few sips were a little wierd, but I soon discovered that I drink a lot better with them. I can also drink faster without any discomfort. I soon realized that I was getting more air in when I drink without a straw as one person's doctor said. I wish I had tried it sooner and maybe I wouldn't have gotten dehydrated. I use them with almost every drink now.

My doctor told me it was protical for my tray to have a straw on it when I am in the hospital. But he said do not use it. I only drink with a straw now. It is good to hear so many of you use a straw after surgery. I hope I can after I have my surgery.