Will I ever be able to drink from a straw again???

Honeyshell
on 9/4/14 4:29 am

Hey y'all, so I am 6 1/2 weeks out. I was wondering do we always have to stay away from straws? I hate drinking from a glass...just wondering. Thanks, and happy Thursday !!!

hollykim
on 9/4/14 5:09 am, edited 9/4/14 5:09 am - Nashville, TN

Revision on 03/18/15

I have used a strAwalmost since the beginning. I don't think I have gotten any more air using it thAn not using it. Gl

Chris Mitchell
on 9/4/14 6:47 am

I avoided straws at first but I started using them about 3 or 4 months after with no problem.

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PeteA
on 9/4/14 7:08 am - Parma, OH

DS on 04/15/13

I can't remember the rationale here but I think it is a carryover from RnY. A lot of people use straws.

Maybe early on just go slow to not take in to much air. ??

Have a good day. :)

Pete

larra
on 9/4/14 9:24 am - bay area, CA

Yet another carry over from gastric bypass. Give it time, but eventually you will be able to use a straw just fine, though personally I prefer to drink from a glass or water bottle. But that's just me.

Larra

Valerie G.
on 9/5/14 7:23 am - Northwest Mountains, GA

DS on 10/31/05

Somebody gave you RNY instructions. - Now go get yourself a straw.

Valerie
DS 2005

There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..
next to the mashed potatoes

Honeyshell
on 9/5/14 12:37 pm

Thank you all so much for the great advice and information. Y'all are AWESOME!!!! Have a great weekend.

Huneypie
on 9/5/14 6:45 pm - London, United Kingdom

DS on 07/24/12

I was given a straw to sip through while in hospital, ie as soon as I was allowed to drink post op.

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