I keep forgetting I am not allowed to drink through a straw-

I look down after drinking half my libation, there is the straw (which i then throw out!)

I read not to use one because we tend to drink too fast that way and swallow air. Has anyone else heard anything regarding drinking through a straw??

Honestly, if you be careful about how you do everything, you'll be just fine. If I were you, though, I would steer away from it, but that's me.

I have been so meticulous with all the other rules, this one just doesnt seem to process in my brain- I have only done it twice- but each time i get so irritated with myself because I automatically put the straw there without thinking. I really do have to pay more attention!

I think it's a silly rule personally. I get just as much air in my stomach drinking through a sport cap on a water bottle. If you are comfortable while drinking with a straw, talk to your surgeon and see what he/she says about allowing you to do so.

I wasn't really told not to use one, and I find that I get less air with a straw than without one, so I don't really worry about it. But, you should definitely get your doctor's opinion

Is that a standard straw or a McDonalds type straw(ie Hose!)!!!

hehe- standard straw!

I am in bandster hell btw- 4 weeks post op, very hungry, trying so hard to stick to 3 oz mushies- I cant wait to feel this restriction you all speak of!

First fill, Feb 28th.

I was never told to avoid straws, and I use one every day without problems.

I just took a drink with a straw. I had to give up soda- I can't give up my straws, too! I haven't had a problem- I spose it might make me burp more- but I buro more anyways....

I wasn't told not to use one. Actually, for the liquid phase, I was told to use a straw, as anything that couldn't go through it wasn't to be eaten.

I have never heard about not drinking through a straw. I have used one quite a few times in the past 3 months and I am still here.