Straw Use/and When Can We Drink Beer

[leesakake 10]

Hello i was sleeved may 11

Can we ever use straws again ?

is it because when you suck from the straw the first sip is the air that's in the straw?

And when can you drink a beer? ( I am not a drinker but I would enjoy 1 beer a a party )

Thanks for your help

[klizanich 8]

Im not sure the right answer but my friend was sleeved and 3 months later she is drinking.

[MeMeMEEE 206]

I believe the theory behind the straw is the extra air it introduces. Many programs don't prohibit it. As far as a drink, I waited until around 6 months myself. For me, the big thing is the many empty calories plus alcohol dehydrates. It also inhibits healing (as does smoking) so don't do it at least for several months. It's best to ask your Dr or Nutritionist.

[lilith3669 0]

Im not sleeved yet but my surgeon said no more carbonated beverages. That it can stretch the new stomach. He told me because i was asking about diet soda, and he said he had a patient who had stretched her new stomach out and was having problems, and the culprit was beer. So id say be very careful, and maybe go for a margarita or something not carbonated just to be safe.

[pooh 31]

I drink out of a straw and I'm 2wks come Tuesday. But it is one of those starbucks cup.. Knock on wood I don't have any gas. I drink 3 cups and I know I have my liquid intake for the day.