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So, we went to dinner for my hubby's birthday last night. I ordered a lemonade bc I was dying for a drink south some flavor instead of always Water. Not thinking, I drank it quite quickly and easily through the straw. Didn't even phase me until today that I used a straw. I was told its a no no bc it will make you swallow too much air and cause you discomfort. Honestly it seemed to go down easier and may even make it easier to reach my Fluid goal. Are there other reasons I can't use a straw? Does anyone else use a straw?

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I have used a straw almost since getting home; it makes thick Protein Shakes go down easier. I have never had a problem with swallowing too much air. Perhaps I am doing it wrong, er, right?

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I have used a straw since very early out. I have no issues with taking in to much air and find it much easier to get my fluids in by drinking by straw.

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I've always used a straw. Just be sure to purse your lips onto the straw. Drink up!

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The reason I don't use a straw is because I tend to drink to much and fill up on liquid instead of my meal when I go out. That's the only time I actually have a straw around lol.

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Glad to hear this! I love drinking with straws and have been having a hard time getting enough Water in.


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Hw 223, SW 217 CW 199 GW 135

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I guess as long as it's not causing a problem, and everyone is conscientious about potential problems, it's just another tool. I'm interested if it would help me meet my fluid goals. Hmm

HW 370, SW 350, SD 6/20/17

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