Hi everyone,

I asked this question in the Post Op forum, I decided to ask again to those who had their surgery a little longer than I had mine. Are you all able to drink from a straw? And if so, are you having any problems? I find myself getting gas when I drink out of a bottle or cup. My stomach starts to rumble really bad throughout the day.

Thanks

When you drink from a straw, you are also sucking in air, which probably explains the gas...

I think it depends on the person and the opinion of your medical team. I've heard, been told and read repeatedly, no straws.

I will be 6 weeks post-op on Tuesday. I started using straws at week 3 bc I was having trouble sipping slowly. So, I grabbed a straw, first sipping slowly to test the waters. Success. I have not had any problems with a straw--no gas, it doesn't make me drink too fast, or any of the other problems stated, etc.

I'm sure everyone has had a different experience, especially since the NUT and surgeon's opinions vary from person to person. Good luck on the journey!