From what I've read the reason you should not drink through a straw is because it causes you to take in air which can be painful. Is this the only reason? Is there anyone who can drink from a straw without discomfort? I have not had my first fill yet and I can drink through a straw without a problem...I just want to know if that's going to change when I get a fill.

I usually drink without a straw but have no desire to drink at a restaurant without one. I've had 4 fills and haven't had any problems drinking with a straw.

I did not drink with one for about 2 months post op. Especially right after healing the last thing I needed was gas, and straws can cause/exacerbate that.

I use one now, though, because I have very sensitive teeth (gum disease).

I use straws (only when I'm out to eat) and have had no problems.

thanks for the info. At home or work I don't usually use a straw but it grosses me out to think about not using one at a restaraunt.

i also use straws with no problem, but be cautious at 1st, just like a lot if things with the band, things that give some of us no problems at all give others big problems. best of luck!

I was told not to drink with a straw because you drink gas/air and it can stretch your pouch...

I am 3 weeks out as of tomorrow. Until 2 days ago I stayed away from straws, but we went out to lunch and when I put the sweet n low in my tea then stirred I took my drink, just like always, no problems. Thank goodness, I dont' like not having straws.

i also use straws with no problem, but be cautious at 1st, just like a lot if things with the band, things that give some of us no problems at all give others big problems. best of luck!

I use straws all the time without any discomfort- it doesn't give me gas either. I really don't feel any difference?

I usually drink without a straw but have no desire to drink at a restaurant without one. I've had 4 fills and haven't had any problems drinking with a straw.

I certainly understand this point of view. I've had two fills and no problems drinking that way. Water is water, in my uneducated opinion, I can't see how the fill would affect it. However I probably had taking in a lot more air, but it hasn't bothered me.