straws

Can you tolerate drinking with a straw? I'm going to ask my doc at my next appointment to see if I can start it up.

Every Doctor is different.

Some Doctors feel you should never use a straw. Many feel straws not only allow you to drink too quickly, so you may end up with an uncomfortably full stomach, but they also allow air into the stomach that can cause serious discomfort. Straw after surgery you will cause air to enter into your new “pouch" This will create a full feeling and you will have less room for liquids needed to keep hydrated as well as nutritious foods when you advance to those stages.

 

Others who see no issue using it.

Speak to your Doctor for their take on this.