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Straws

Emiepie
on 3/27/15 11:24 am

RNY on 08/11/14

Everyone should love crazy straws!

RNY 8/11/14 with Dr. Kelvin Higa PS Lipectomy 4/12/17 with Dr. John Burnett HW291.4/CW165/GW150

Cicerogirl, The PhD
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on 3/27/15 2:54 pm - OH

RNY on 08/27/07

Me, too!!!

14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained

You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.

marymo362
on 3/29/15 1:57 am

RNY on 03/18/14

that's because you like crazy! ;)

H/W: 312 S/W: 280 C/W: 196 Surgery date: 3/18/2014

Cicerogirl, The PhD
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on 3/27/15 2:58 pm - OH

RNY on 08/27/07

I have never understood why some surgeons tell their patients no straws ever after surgery. There is zero evidence that straws introduce excess air, and I cannot imagine how it could cause any damage to the pouch even when very early out (and neither could the one surgeon I asked).

On the other hand, straws enable many people to get in the necessary fluids post-op. I would never have gotten close during my first few months without straws, and certainly wouldn't have been able to choke down some of the more disgusting protein shakes.

Lora

14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained

You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.

Emiepie
on 3/27/15 10:54 pm

RNY on 08/11/14

Thank you very much for your reply!

RNY 8/11/14 with Dr. Kelvin Higa PS Lipectomy 4/12/17 with Dr. John Burnett HW291.4/CW165/GW150

Eggface
on 3/28/15 2:51 am - Sunny Southern, CA

RNY on 06/20/06

I always used one without issue... surgeon was fine with it... basically said if it hurts stop, if it doesn't fine. I think it helped early on control how much I sipped... versus gulping too much which is ouch.

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Emiepie
on 3/28/15 2:57 am

RNY on 08/11/14

Great, thanks for the reply!

t_mina
on 3/28/15 8:37 am - San Diego, CA

RNY on 02/04/15

I am 7 weeks out and use straws for my blended shakes, water and flavored iced teas (no sugar) every day with no issues. Just about everything I drink is with a straw. I love drinking cold beverages with a straw. It is much easier for me to drink and finish them.

Emiepie
on 3/28/15 9:02 am

RNY on 08/11/14

Thanks for your reply! I am glad you're not having any issues with them :)

RNY 8/11/14 with Dr. Kelvin Higa PS Lipectomy 4/12/17 with Dr. John Burnett HW291.4/CW165/GW150

lcraver
on 3/29/15 2:10 am - Knightdale, NC

RNY on 03/02/15

I am so glad to hear some have no issue with straws. I do miss them. I am going to try one today to see if I have any problem. I have a tendency when I drink to sometimes forget to sip and gulp... that can be unpleasant.