I was instructed not to use straws any more for drinking. I am so much better at getting my fluids in and hitting my fliud targets with the use of a straw... I sip sip sip much better with my straw lol

Any one else ventured into use of a straw post op?

I use it when I am out. I am very careful not to take too large of sips when using a straw.

I use a straw for almost all drinks, especially Protein shakes. I didn't get that instruction from my doctor.

This is one of those areas that there are a variety of opinions on and no consistency similar to pre and post-op diets. My doctor's office said no straws because it can cause you to take in more air and also can cause you to drink more quickly and gulp which we all know are big no nos with weight loss surgery. Taking in more air and drinking too quickly can lead to more pain. Drinking with a straw may be a nonissue for you. I have used straws since my surgery by accident without incident. I was out for dinner in a restaraunt and the server brought me Water with a straw. I took a few drinks and realized I was using a straw.

If you search the forums, you will find a lot of topics on this. Here are a few

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/289965-thoughts-on-drinking-through-a-straw/page-3?hl=%2Busing+%2Bstraw#entry3271094

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/205248-frequently-asked-questions/page-5?hl=%2Busing+%2Bstraw#entry2798684

Edited January 5, 201412 yr by ribearty

I started a thread about this a while back and got a ton of responses. Ultimately this is the only area I have gone against my surgeon s instructions. I just couldn't get hydrated no matter how much I tried. I started drinking through a straw (against orders) and now hydration is no longer an issue. But I was cautious and started scared and slow. Now it's such a relief to drink with a straw... a comfort and I never have any problems with getting in all my liquids anymore. ***That being said, I do NOT recommended going against your surgeons orders.***

I started a thread about this a while back and got a ton of responses. Ultimately this is the only area I have gone against my surgeon s instructions. I just couldn't get hydrated no matter how much I tried. I started drinking through a straw (against orders) and now hydration is no longer an issue. But I was cautious and started scared and slow. Now it's such a relief to drink with a straw... a comfort and I never have any problems with getting in all my liquids anymore. ***That being said, I do NOT recommended going against your surgeons orders.***

Ditto....i have a 58oz Water bottle and the only way to use it is with a straw...i have been successfully using straws and completely forgot that i was instructed not to use them for the reasons stated above....

Shelby

Seela,

Your thread is the top one listed in reply 3.

I use a straw occasionally, esp. with cold drinks. I've never had a bit of problem.

Im 11 weeks and use them daily now. Started maybe aroung week 8ish post op tho.

Seela,

Your thread is the top one listed in reply 3.

Lol... funny, I didn't even realize it. That was a great thread and helped me a lot. Thanks

Thank you all for the input, I do appreciate it! I am going to be cautious and give myself a little more healing time but I will venture into straws cautiously in the future. Just want to get my liquids in and sip sip sip.

ribearty Thanks for the links, that is so awesome and helpful!

Quick update... Have cautiously used a straw for 2 days and so far so good

Best part, I am getting a lot more water down. Close to 64oz a day. Much better.

Thanks again for all the input

Ironically today I forgtto buy a bottle of water when I ran to the grocery store for some Tylenol, so I stooped at the Starbucks inside and got a decaf tea, started sucking on the straw and didn't even notice until it was nearly gone! Woops I am 7 weeks out and no more air than with a cup...I think I'll cautiously do te same, it felt great!

No sleeve explosions or spontaneous combustion? ? Lol.. me either

This is one of those areas that there are a variety of opinions on and no consistency similar to pre and post-op diets. My doctor's office said no straws because it can cause you to take in more air and also can cause you to drink more quickly and gulp which we all know are big no nos with weight loss surgery. Taking in more air and drinking too quickly can lead to more pain. Drinking with a straw may be a nonissue for you. I have used straws since my surgery by accident without incident. I was out for dinner in a restaraunt and the server brought me water with a straw. I took a few drinks and realized I was using a straw. If you search the forums, you will find a lot of topics on this. Here are a few http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/289965-thoughts-on-drinking-through-a-straw/page-3?hl=%2Busing+%2Bstraw#entry3271094 http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/205248-frequently-asked-questions/page-5?hl=%2Busing+%2Bstraw#entry2798684

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Ha ha Seela, your funny

Thankfully I have not had an explosion either lol. I really don't think I get any more air via straw.... I do however get in a lot more of my necessary liquids. Will just continue to be thoughtful about it and cautious.

If a spontaneous combustion does occur , I will let you all know ASAP.