I have not been banded yet, but my sis had gastrix bypass and I was wondering if you r not allowed to ever suck through a straw again? That was one of the things they told her prior to surgery. I was curious :cry

Caramel

This topic is so interesting to me! I've been out and about and accidentally sipped through a straw since being banded. My daughter and BF will grab it out of my drink and say, "no!" I get miffed because so far, nothing has happened - I didn't even notice I was using a straw! And, I have a weird hang up about drinking from the glass...forks, spoons, etc - Fine. A glass??? Ick.

So, I think I'll start slowly on the straw thing. I've been missing it.

I asked my doc at my apt last night (by the way he and his wife are both banded) and he said the only issue with a straw is that you may find you have a little more gas due to the air but that was the worst of it. He said if I didn't notice the gas then don't worry about it. He also agreed that sometimes it can slow down your drinking if you are still having trouble being more of a sipper (which I am).

Funny you say that...my twin had RNY and she won't use a straw.

Can't remember the reason. But she says it's better for your teeth to use a straw. I'll have to ask her when I see her at Christmas time.

Good post!