When can I drink through a straw?

[colleen331 2]

I've used a straw from day one. Never had a problem. My surgeon said no but nurses at the hospital said it made drinking easier so I used one. It actually makes it easier for me to get those disgusting Protein shakes down too n

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[Alex Brecher 10,515]

@@mommafranz,

Different surgeons and nutritionists have different recommendations about using straws. The reason to avoid them is because they make it easier to swallow air. In general, I think many surgeons and nutritionists would say it’s okay to use a straw if you’re super, super careful to sip slowly and avoid swallowing any air.

Congrats on your surgery and on feeling great so far! Hope it keeps up!

[chycky 671]

The bendy straw distinction may be my favorite so far! My surgeon is a no straw person, at hospital I was served liquids with straw.

I don't drink with them but have without thinking once or twice. No problems I think it makes easier to sip than some Water bottles.

[CosRoc 9]

I am 10 weeks post and have used a straw(not even aware I was using one...) since 2 weeks out. No problems at all.

usingHi wonderful people -

I'm 8 days out from surgery and feeling great. All liquids and Proteins are in and I'm getting skinnier by the day. =)

I prefer my Protein shakes very cold, BUT I have sensitive teeth and it's killing me to not use a straw. When did you start using one after surgery? The literature from my surgeon/nut mention to NOT use one during Clear Liquids, but say nothing about the full liquid period.

Thoughts? Opinions?

Thanks!

[Barry W 336]

I am almost 6 months post-op, and have had iced tea from a cup when out probably a dozen times and drank it from a straw, no problems for me. Mebbe I have good straw technique?

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444]

. Mebbe I have good straw technique?

Mebbe you rassle 'em to the ground?

(Never in my life have I written or typed "Mebbe." It was fun, but I doubt I'll do it again. Mebbe.)

[OzRoo 1,492]

Could rhyme with "Rebbe, rebbe" (frog) ...... or "Baabbe, baabbe" (little lamb), ....or "bebbe, bebbe" (?girlfriend) ....

LOL

[LisaMergs 2,857]

Been udon a straw since the beginning. Using one now

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[LipstickLady 25,682]

I am 10 weeks post and have used a straw(not even aware I was using one...) since 2 weeks out. No problems at all.

Geez! Now I've heard it all...

One person poops staples, another "ignored his/her sleeve" immediately post op for years but suddenly it's back, and YOU drank from a straw unknowingly?

How?!? Lolz... I'm just poking ya'!

[4MRB4PHOTO 3,900]

Could rhyme with "Rebbe, rebbe" (frog) ......

I never heard a frog make the sound "Rebbe, Rebbe", but I heard of a perverted frog that said "Rub-it, Rub-it".

[OzRoo 1,492]

Must be the Australian frogs ...... speaking aussie slang

Rub it, rub it ..... Yeah baby

[LipstickLady 25,682]

How did we get from straws to masturbating amphibians?

And where are the "stay on topic" police?

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444]

Could rhyme with "Rebbe, rebbe" (frog) ...... or "Baabbe, baabbe" (little lamb), ....or "bebbe, bebbe" (?girlfriend) ....

LOL

You're cute. American frogs, however, say "ribbik, ribbik" or "ribbit, ribbit." "Rebbe" is a rabbi.

Have a badass day.

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444]

And where are the "stay on topic" police?

Does it need all that much staying on?

[LipstickLady 25,682]

And where are the "stay on topic" police?

Does it need all that much staying on?

Not to me, but I always get in trouble for straying.