I have read some posts that said people should not drink out of straws after surgery because it will increase gas. Then on the flip side I have seen people say they are able to get much more down by using a straw. My surgeon didnt really have a strong opinion on it either way, the nutritionist said I might want to hold off in the beginning because they increase air in the tummy and I would have plenty of that. Now that I am completely disinterested in food I was thinking this might help me get in all that Im supposed to and I wanted to see what others thoughts were.

Both my nutritionist and surgeon said no straws for like 6months but I've been using straws since 1week out my surgery was 7-11-13 ... No problems ...

I have the same question. My nut said it is generally recommended to avoid straws due to excess air, but she said if its not bothering you don't worry about it.

I actually think I take in more air drinking out of a Water bottle, than with a straw, but probably just the way I drink. I will ask my surgeon about this at my next appointment.

"multiply the body weight in kilograms by .8, or weight in pounds by .37. This is the number of grams of Protein that should be the daily minimum"

Depending on how long it is after surgery, you will need a bit more for awhile to facilitate healing, and if you become very active you will need to keep that in mind also.

Wow! according to your formula I need 99 grams per day. Don't know if I can get that much in a day!

I think straws are stuck up and conformist. They either come in that formal sleeve that covers them from head to toe or they come in a box... everyone looking alike.

I have been using a straw since day 1. I have no issues and its been proven you ingest more fluid of you use a straw.

I say do whats best for you.

I think straws are stuck up and conformist. They either come in that formal sleeve that covers them from head to toe or they come in a box... everyone looking alike.

Not only that, but its impossible to look manly with your lips puckered up to sip a teeny bit of liquid. The only acceptable straws are on one of them beer dispensing helmets.

They advised me not to use straws post op but when I went to my 4 weeks post op visit last week, the PA told me I could. And chew gum too. The only things thats off my list is soda. Forever. I asked him where her was on the whole "sleeve stretching" thought. He said that he thought it DID stretch the sleeve.

But yes, I use straws. Been using them since like week 2

I was someone who used a straw every day for everything pre-op. I followed my NUT instructions after I had surgery and now I don't even want one anymore. But back to the original question. It seems most programs ask patients to refrain from using a straw in the beginning and then if it doesn't bother you, then you can use one. I think the gas is the only problem straws cause so if it doesn't affect you and will help you get what you need, then maybe you should try it. I have seen other people post on the forums about using a straw from the very beginning because it was the only way they could get liquids down and his dr./NUT was okay with that.

I didn't use a straw for the first 6 to 8 weeks but now I occasionally use them again. I like the bigger ones that allow you to get in more liquid and less air when I do use them.

I avoided straws for a really long time, but they crept back in somewhere along the line, probably since the new year. I tend to forget the smaller details >.<

So far, I cannot tell any difference.