STRAWS OR NO STRAWS

My doctor said I could never dring through a straw again is anybody drinking through a straw and are you having any problems? Thanks for your help

I was told the same thing and I am not about to try one- I took a gulp of air down with some water yesterday and it HURT! A straw to me is much easier to give up than the food! I am so craving a McyD's cheeseburger! (not just the meat but the bun and all)

I was told not to drink out of a straw because it causes gas. I sometimes do use one though, especially with my protein drinks. It just seems to go down more easily. And I have a lot of gas anyway, even when I wasn't using one. Haven't noticed a difference since. But the BIG ONE was when I was told I could never chew gum again I LOVE chewing gum. They said it's in case you swallow it. I don't think, in my life, I've ever swallowed a piece of gum. But I guess it's better to be safe than sorry.

I know I told my NUT I am having stomach surgery not brain surgery I know not to swallow gum I have been chewing for about 40 years never swallow anything I didnot want I still chew sugar free gum every now and again.

I was told no straws either, however, I am now using a straw occasionally. I waited until about 5 weeks out though. I don't have a problem with sucking in extra air and it helps me get in all of my liquids. I don't know why, but it is just easier for me to drink more through a straw than without one. I haven't noticed more gas either.

I was OK'd to use straws so I do. It makes taking a covered cup of water, protein, whatever in the car so much easier. I can just sip away at it all morning and not have to worry about dumping it down my shirt (which usually happens when I'm wearing white!). I went to work for a party today and got a cup of ice water at lunch. I carried it with me all afternoon sipping out of it, no gas troubles here! Melissa

Add me to the no straw catagory

Yes, I was also told NOT to drink through a straw, but one day while we were at a restaraunt I drank water through a straw without realizing it and had no problems at all! Amy

I was also told not to drink through a straw, but I started using a straw a few weeks ago...I haven't had any problems with gas, and like some other people posted, I have found that i"m able to get my protein drinks and water down quicker and easier with the straw.

My Doc said it's up to me if I use a straw or not. Some people take in air along with the liquid and that can make you burp.