straws

[newat52 1,612]

I agree I have already drunk more today then any other day.

If it is not adversely affecting you and it is helping you get your liquids in. I say go for it. It will not stretch your tummy so no worries there.

Every surgeon and NUT seem to have a different opinion on this and MANY more subjects regarding VSG. I get they are trying to make as many patients succeed as possible.

That said, I think we need to do what is best for us with the advice we are given. But the reality is, they are speaking from first of all, medical fact, then medical opinion, serving the lowest common denominator and lastly, covering their as**es. I think the medical fact part is all pretty clear, the medical opinion part is why we take most of their advice, the rest is a whole other subject.

That's my story and I'm stickin to it!

[loseitsoon 157]

I started using a straw at 3 months out with no problems. It really helps get my liquids in.

[Tabitha184 21]

My dr said that not using straws was old and outdated. He said use them if you want

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

If drinking from a straw doesnt hurt you or make you feel full is it okay if I do? I feel like I can drink a lot more this way...esp if im driving. Today I got a venti Water at Starbucks and started drinking it with the straw because I forgot and I was fine...ive had around 40oz of Water today

Probably. The water bottle I carry around is a Camelbak and the bitevalve system is pretty much a straw. I've been using it since a few days after surgery without issue.

[tigerbelle 328]

Every surgeon and NUT seem to have a different opinion on this and MANY more subjects regarding VSG.

amen to that...it amazes me how varied the medical and other professional guidance is...I realize that different medical professionals--even MDs--have their own opinions about certain things, but I don't think I've ever heard as much variation on such guidance as I have had with this VSG experience...I am diabetic, and the various things I've read and been advised don't vary greatly...same thing with high blood pressure...and a host of other conditions...the VSG medical advice seems to go from one end of the spectrum to another