Drinking With a Straw?

[dgarcia27 5]

When did you start drinking from a straw? i honestly miss it. lol I am one month out.

[PatientEleventyBillion 851]

Right after surgery. If you know how to drink from a straw without sucking in air (not complicated), there shouldn't be an issue.

Those who can't will likely experience bloating and pain if having it quickly after surgery and sucking in a bunch of air.

[rainyann 118]

I am 3 months out and about a week ago I started drinking with a straw and have had no issues. I have my 3 month check up next week and plan on speaking with the surgeon about it and asking if the restriction still applies if I had no issues

[Vsgneeded 24]

When did you start drinking from a straw? i honestly miss it. lol I am one month out.

My doctor told me today that if doesn't hurt you, it's fine to use a straw...

Ps. I'm 10 days out and used a straw but took in a little and was fine.

[Ldyvenus 317]

I started using a straw about a week out. I use a really big one, or two little ones. I get more Fluid in that way.

[2ndSpring 350]

I started drinking with a straw at around 4 months. The one thing I found is that you have to be really mindful and paying attention when drinking with a straw. Otherwise old habits will take over and you can suck down way too much at once and it really hurts for a minute.

[Joann454 1,329]

I drink with a straw and have been since two weeks out. No pain or issues. I get more Water in using it.

[teacupnosaucer 445]

A week out or so, yeah. It doesn't hurt or feel uncomfortable to do it, and it helps me pace my drinking, so I think I'm fine.

[bigjoe1234 48]

I started drinking with a straw at around 4 months. The one thing I found is that you have to be really mindful and paying attention when drinking with a straw. Otherwise old habits will take over and you can suck down way too much at once and it really hurts for a minute.

[Sullie06 1,036]

I was about a month out when I started using a straw again and have had no issues. I use a straw daily now, it allows me to get more fluids in.

[Hellya 144]

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They put a straw in the Water bottles they gave me at the surgery center. I've been using them the whole time with no issues.

[Newme17 3,444]

I was probably about two weeks out when I realized (by accident) I was drinking Water from a straw at a restaurant. I don't use them that much anyway, but I didn't have any problem with it. Guess I still don't.

[naturegirl 320]

I've used a straw since about 2 weeks out. It' show I ensure that I get in my Water. I just have to make sure that I take smaller sips not inhaling it. Otherwise I get sick.

[SarahSleeve 170]

I've been using a straw since about 3 weeks out. No problems. I just have to be careful to take small sips or it hurts for a few seconds.