Does anyone else drink with a straw? Do you feel any different, if so, what do u feel? I bought a water bottle to make sure I'm drinking my water but it has a straw. When I drink water without a straw I feel it so heavy coming down. With a straw I take sips here and there and drink more frequently.

What are your experiences with or without straw?

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I drink everything with a straw. I drink much slower with one.

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I drink faster with a straw.

I drink with a straw against my NUTs advice ( causes gas because of it, which was not a good enough reason for me to abstain, and i don't get gas)
It's the only way I drink cold liquids

I have never had a problem with gas from drinking with a straw.

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I drink with a straw against my NUTs advice ( causes gas because of it, which was not a good enough reason for me to abstain, and i don't get gas)
It's the only way I drink cold liquids

That was my concern the gasses. I can drink water better and can keep measure of what I'm drinking. Lol. I needed a pretty water bottle to keep me motivated. Call me weird but I like the water bottles.

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I say do whatever keeps you hydrated

I had my first dietitian appointment today, and I asked her about this. My program only restricts patients from using straws until 30 days post-op. After that, they are fine with it if it works for you. Ditto for carbonated beverages, which surprised me.

I had my first dietitian appointment today, and I asked her about this. My program only restricts patients from using straws until 30 days post-op. After that, they are fine with it if it works for you. Ditto for carbonated beverages, which surprised me.

That's good to know. Thanks. Every NUT is different too. I guess I don't feel too bad now. Thanks again.

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I didn't start drinking with a straw until about 8 weeks after surgery. I felt no different and no issues with it. I think if you take it slow and see how you can handle it without doing it often or quickly until you know for sure how you can handle it you should be fine.