I'm six days post op and having a hard time getting fluids in. Today I used a sippy cup and it helped ... So I'd like to know if drinking out of a sippy cup is ok or is it the equivalent to using a straw ???

From what I've read on here it shouldn't be a problem. But I'm preop.

I used a straw because it was so hard the first few weeks after surgery. Not a regular straw though but one of those ones in a toddlers cup, like one step up from the sippy cup!

My NUT or surgeon did not have any issue with me using a straw but I found the smaller more narrow straw minimised air intake and was easier.

I can't see why the sippy cup would be an issue. As my surgeon said, getting the fluids in is the main focus.

I think it's just and only about gas added when you swallow some air, this is a gassy affair any way, if it helps you deal with the now I think you should, in time it may be you'll more probably not need it at all. Some things it seems take a long time to pass when its happening but things pass quicker than that after the fact. hmm, possible that No pun was intended, or what ever, *smiles*

Thanks - I was able to finish a 4 ounce shake in an hour with the sippy cup.