Well guys & gals, I have this burning desire to try using a straw. I just feel that it's often more convenient to drink with one, for example, when I get a light Lemonade at Wendy's through the drive through. I've read that a lot of you use one with no issues at all. I'm gonna try it today. Here it goes...

Thanks everyone for giving your input & advice. I appreciate your participation. :-) Some of you had me cracking up!! I love it!

A nice read as I sit here with my morning coffee and my yummy Protein shake being sipped leisurely with my straw. Really.

I wonder if your sleeve stretches from everyday swallowing. Or metabolic processes where the byproduct is gas. .....must sit still and hold my breath for minimal stretchage!

I wonder if your sleeve stretches from everyday swallowing. Or metabolic processes where the byproduct is gas. .....must sit still and hold my breath for minimal stretchage!

That must mean no beans! Because oh boy, after the metabolic process occurs with those.....just sayin...

My Doc told me no straws, I don't use straws. My Doc told me no gum, I don't chew gum. I try and follow to a T what my surgeon told me. Everyone here has free will and can do what they think is best for them.

My Doc told me no straws, I don't use straws. My Doc told me no gum, I don't chew gum. I try and follow to a T what my surgeon told me. Everyone here has free will and can do what they think is best for them.

I don't blame you at all. It is always better off safe than sorry. Have a great day. Your pic makes me wanna go fishing! Although, I'm not very good at it!!

I read the post about the lady gaining 50 pounds to my husband. He said, "what, was she drinking gravy through a straw?" Bahaha!

I read the post about the lady gaining 50 pounds to my husband. He said' date=' "what, was she drinking gravy through a straw?" Bahaha![/quote']

Cream gravy with bacon bits.

My Doc told me no straws' date=' I don't use straws. My Doc told me no gum, I don't chew gum. I try and follow to a T what my surgeon told me. Everyone here has free will and can do what they think is best for them.[/quote']

Why no gum? I haven't heard that one.

SIDE NOTE:I use a straw -take a large sip, hold in mouth, swallow three small sips. I told my surgeon one week out and she said it was completely fine.

Why no gum? I haven't heard that one.

SIDE NOTE:I use a straw -take a large sip' date=' hold in mouth, swallow three small sips. I told my surgeon one week out and she said it was completely fine.[/quote']

A lot of people tend to unintentionally swallow air when chewing gum. I wonder if that's the reason?

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Ok, this is really OFF topic, but related. It's a new issue this days of women who regularly use a straw or water bottle (but especially a straw) that they are now getting smoker lips. You know, the vertical lines above the lips. I'm not quite sure how to avoid this when I have to forever drink my liquids.

wow!!!! good to know! that's crazy...but now that you point it out, it makes a lot of sense.

My Doc told me no straws' date=' I don't use straws. My Doc told me no gum, I don't chew gum. I try and follow to a T what my surgeon told me. Everyone here has free will and can do what they think is best for them.[/quote']

Hi Joe, I am brand new to this and am waiting for insurance to approve my sleeve surgery.....my doctor has not yet mentioned "no gum" and I am a gum addict! What is the reasoning behind that?

I can only say from experience that drinking from a straw has made me sick and I will continue to follow my doctors advice. Kudos to you all that choose to do otherwise. I'm jealous that you can do so without the ramifications but it's not necessary to make fun of those who do suffer from it. Shame on you! Best of luck and I wish you continued success in this journey!

I think anything you want to do post-op - use a straw, gulp Water, chew gum - it's all trial and error. You simply won't know how your body will react to something until you do it/try it/eat it/drink it - whatever. As long as your healed - like a month out or more - try what you want. If you feel okay, cool. If you don't, then don't repeat it anytime soon.

Doctors give their advice, but that doesn't mean you HAVE to take it. If something works for you, do it. You're not gonna explode. Your sleeve will be fine. Life will go on...

I'm actually 5 weeks out and have thought about trying a straw. I always drank from a straw Pre-surgery. I think I swallow more air drinking without a straw. I'm going to try one. My body will let me know if it is a problem.

I'm actually 5 weeks out and have thought about trying a straw. I always drank from a straw Pre-surgery. I think I swallow more air drinking without a straw. I'm going to try one. My body will let me know if it is a problem.

All my drinks in hospital were given to me with a straw. I just thought it was the normal thing, I had no problems, in fact it was easier for me.