My program doesn't want me to use straws. But I love straws and I think I can manage my sips better with straws!

But then some videos by bariatric surgeons on YT and feedbacks by WLS candidates mention "they use straws just fine" - So I am kinda confused why such drastic take on straws?!

Has anyone of you guys used straws throughout their journey? Any issue while using straws? I am really looking for some feedback here. I rather continue using straws, it simply makes it a better tool for sipping at least for me!

Edited May 5, 20215 yr by DaisyAndSunshine

My doc told us we could never use them. I am 9 months post op and still have not tried to use one.

I was told straws were forbidden and I could never use one again. I’ve seen so many varying opinions on this and the fact that there is so much fallacy with Bariatric s in general, I gave them a try last week at almost 9 wks out. I’ve had ZERO issues with too much air or pain. I go back and forth between shaker cups, straws, and mugs and notice no difference. If anything, I find I swallow more air with a regular cup.

I was told not to use a straw and I didn’t for the first 6 months. But in the last month I’ve started using one in my iced lattes again and no problem here. I think some people chug through straws, but if you drink sips still and wait in between them you should be fine.

I’m such a rebel. Straws, coffee, sometimes I drive 41 in a 40 mph zone, who knows what I might get up to next.

I do not use a straw since I had my surgery. For me it’s simply this. My surgeon said not to so I’m following his plan.
I think there are many diff opinions on this and you have to make a decision that is best for you. For me I’ve followed my surgeons recommendations to a T. I don’t really miss them so not a big deal for me.