Hi there. I am having surgery on the 17th and I am curious what you veterans use to drink out of after surgery, especially since you'll have to carry your Water with you everywhere. It's just not convenient for me to have an open glass/cup everywhere, but most of my water bottles at home have some sort of straw which I know is not allowed.

I know someone mentioned using a tervis tumbler with the sip style lid, and I do have one of those, but I find them less than optimal and am wondering if anyone's found other options that they like.

I know we are not supposed to drink from straws, but I have at least 2 camelbak water bottles with the bite-tip that doesn't allow much, if any, air through. (Plus they have the nice feature of being guaranteed for life.) Has anyone had any luck with those? Does your doctor say it's okay? (I have my final meeting with the surgeon on Thursday and will definitely ask him then!)

Also, does anyone take their doctor's recommendation of buying small toddler-size plastic plates and flatware for eating after surgery? I am thinking of purchasing some of amazon. Does anyone find this helpful? What did you use?

I use a smaller/dessert plate usually and regular utensils...I know a lot of people that use toddler sizes...you can get them at Wal-Mart etc ...no need for Amazon

I can't help with the Water bottle situation... I have to drink with a straw...figure if that's the worse thing I do, it's not so bad ... my teeth are too sensitive

I am still pre-op but have been drinking a ton of water. I love this thermos water bottle. The top opens with a press on the button. It's easy to carry and fits well in my hand. It isn't thermal.

@@Inner Surfer Girl This is what I ended up buying! It is absolutely perfect. I really wanted something easy that I could later take to the gym that I wouldn't have to unscrew every time I wanted a drink. This is so convenient! Thank you so much for the suggestion! I like that it also helps you keep track of your intake!