OMG!! I bought my first outside drink and forgot about the straw drinking. I have the worst gas pain. I did some walking and still feel it.

Will this harm my sleeve? It has only been 10 days post op.

I make my own protein smoothies in the morning for breakfast and use a straw every time. I am 6 months out from surgery and have no problems using a straw. I actually agree with a couple of the posters above. Using a straw throughout the day at work helps me get more liquids in. On the weekends at home I don't use a straw, but during the week I put my smoothie in one of those double insulated plastic glasses that have a lid and a straw so after I finish the smoothie I refill the glass with water and I can take my sips all day. My doctor said it was fine for me to use a straw, but I have read here that some doctors say no. Hope this helps.

I'm only about two and a half weeks post op and i use a straw, not ask the time, but it causes no discomfort for me.