I know that drinking from a straw is a big 'no no', but I have caught myself a couple of times doing it before I realized. I felt nothing different than drinking just from a glass.

Does anyone drink from a straw on a regular basis and does it bother you?

I know that drinking from a straw is a big 'no no', but I have caught myself a couple of times doing it before I realized. I felt nothing different than drinking just from a glass.

Does anyone drink from a straw on a regular basis and does it bother you?

My doc didn't restrict straws from me. They gave them to me in the hospital....

My doctor said just to avoid using a straw for the first couple of days after surgery, as it may increase gas. If it's not bothering you, use a straw if you want.

I can drink from a straw. I think it does add more air when you drink.

I have a cup that I use for work that had a built in straw. I always use it. You just need to pay attention to your stomach and make sure you burp enough so you don't get an air bubble. My doctor never said I couldn't use one either. He told me I shouldn't chew gum because of that reason.

Ok thanks for all the replies. It never bother me to use a straw when I did. I have found that if I sit up really straight I can burp the air from my stomach so that makes me feel better.

I asked my doc about this after reading no straw use on here. I was really annoyed because I hate not using a straw. He personally didn't care, so I use one all the time and no issues.

I've been advised not to use a straw; however, I do occasionally, but it does get uncomfortable for me.

I was told no straws because of the air issues. I have gum disease and have always used a straw (keeps cold away from my trouble spots) but for now am going strawless. When you use a straw you swallow, each time, the liquid in the straw AND THE AIR in it too.

I figured while I'm healing I should really watch it closely and comply, but once I'm healed and going along well, I'll try and see how I personally do with it. For now, anything that cuts down on gas (I'm one day post op) is what I want to do.

It has never given me a problem and I was never advised against it. I also chew gu as well, but I am really careful with it.

Never had a problem with a straw, never advised against one.

My doc didn't restrict straws from me. They gave them to me in the hospital....

I got them in the hospital too. I asked the doctor and he shrugged and said "well its a little straw" lol.

I know that today, 1 day post op, I can drink easily (no sipping) and don't have to burp, etc. no pain. And I'm not using any straws. So I think since my surgeon said no I'll just keep it this way. I do swallow air when I use straws (I know because I'm a big straw user) so since I feel good now, don't want to upset that apple cart.

I used a straw or a plastic juice box after surgery. They kept me from guzzling my liquids. I didn't notice an abundance of gas.

I have a cup that I use for work that had a built in straw. I always use it. You just need to pay attention to your stomach and make sure you burp enough so you don't get an air bubble. My doctor never said I couldn't use one either. He told me I shouldn't chew gum because of that reason.

Me too my built n straw is convient for me. I do feel that I do get a little bit of air but try my best to BURP BURP BURP LOL!!!! Plus my cup is measured at 48oz and i drink one of those in the 8 hours I am at work!!!

I guess I'm just too old fashioned LOL but I would rather pass on the straw and not do all the burping. I was taught it was rude to burp in public and I can't overcome that!