I have a strange or silly question. Is it or is not ok to use a straw after surgery? If not, what are the reasons.:crying:

My Dr. said the reason why not to use straws is because when you suck on the straw the fist part is nothing but air so it goes in your pouch and you get gas. Basically to much air.

Thanks! That makes sense. Guess I didn't think about that.

also, my doctor, and the entire team, have told me that you tend to drink faster through a straw. Therefore, you can drink too fast and cause stomach pains, blockages, etc.

Best to ask your doctor; some restrict straws, some don't. You DO swallow more air with straws but I guess some docs just don't think it's the problem that other ones do!

My doctor looked at me like I was nuts when I asked if I could use a straw. He doesn't care, he thinks if I make it cause a problem, I will know...LOL!

I'm one of the ones where straws are STRICTLY forbidden!

I went for my second fill today (yea!) and once again they brought me a cup of water with a straw, I didn't use it because it makes be burp.......but I was told it was ok....heck they gave me one.

Yeah the nurse gave me water with a straw in the hospital. Then the Dr. and the dietician told me no straws.

Straws are fair game for me....they actually make me sip and drink slower...hmmm