I've been hearing over and over from my docter and nurses not to drink from a straw. Something about the air that you take in going to your pouch. Is this true? I've been too scared to even get near a straw since I was banded last week. And I'm definitly one of those girly girls who has to drink threw one when I'm out at a restaurant. Has anybody been able to drink threw a straw after a bit of time or is that something that's simply off limits?

I am 6 weeks out and have been using a straw for about 2 weeks, I cant see a difference

I use a straw when I want, no problems. I don't like drinking out of cans or in a restaurant without one. Just sip, don't gulp. Ja9

I Haven't Had Any Problems Drinking Out Of A Straw Either.

I use straws all the time and I don't have any problems. Just try it and see how it works for you!

I use straws all the time and I don't have any problems. Just try it and see how it works for you!

Exactly. Take everything in stride and see how it works!!!

I only drink out of a straw, even at home..no problems for me.

Straws for me. No problems. Just be careful you don't take too big of sips because straws are deceiving and can make you drink faster. Plus, remember for optimum results no drinking 20-30 minutes prior and after a meal, so why the need for any straw at all?

the lap band may be the LAST STRAW for most of us, but it's not the "last straw..."

I didn't use a straw for the first couples of weeks after surgery. I think you will have to use trail and error in most of what we do after surgery so that we can find out what we can and can't tolerate. I did try a straw week 3 and the shoulder pain came. I will probably try just to see if my stomach is okay with it now.

I used a straw for the first 3 months, until anotherbanster told me not to. I've been without one since then. I'm beginning to believe that after becoming an experienced bandster, you can tell for yourself what is wise and what isn't, but it's probably good to be pretty strict about things until you are restricted and experienced with your restriction.