confused

I have heard things like - I would never be able to drink out of a straw again. But I was able to this weekend. And the other thing that I have heard is that I am suppose to wait 1 hour after eating to drink my protein shake. Is any of this true?

I have drank out of a straw before with no problems. Waiting an hour after eating to drink anything is true. If you want to retain the fullness from your meal, you don't want to wa**** through your pouch by drinking too soon. Once the food is washed out, you are hungry again. Lori

Since after surgery I've been drinking out of a straw. It helped me not drink too fast or gulp. I still drink out of a straw!? My doc said to wait 1/2 hour before and after meal before drinking something, but all docs are different. I do however sometimes take a small sip while eating if I really need to wet my mouth. Other than that, no drinking AND eating! M.