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Straws?

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?


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    • Seela
      Seela

      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

    • BabySheldon
      BabySheldon

      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 state

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

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    Ha ha Seela, your funny :P 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 :blink: , I will let you all know ASAP. :D

    Haha! I actually feel I got less air! I think I'll ask my surgeon Monday at my appt!

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    Haha! I actually feel I got less air! I think I'll ask my surgeon Monday at my appt!

    Be sure to let me know what your doc says. Curious. I won't see mine until the following week. Hope you have a great appointment ;o)

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