Question:
Why do the doctors tell post-ops not to drink from straws?

   — Jackie S. (posted on August 28, 2003)

August 28, 2003
I think it is because it causes to much air to get into the new pouch. Watch out for the sippy cups also, if they are not the kind of sippy cup that has a second hole, you will get so much air inside of your tummy.
   — cindy

August 28, 2003
I actually wasn't told that, and I drink my protein drink through a straw every morning so I don't get that fluffy stuff from the top. I guess one idea might be that when you sip through a straw you don't get the same perception of how much you are taking in - and wind up taking in too much???
   — bethybb

August 28, 2003
wasn't told that by my doc and haven't had any trouble with it. I have sensative teeth so if a drink is cold I use a straw.
   — [Deactivated Member]

August 28, 2003
I was told not to due to air going into your pouch.
   — sjoliver23

August 28, 2003
A lot of surgeons (not just WLS) discourage their patients from drinking from straws because it causes gas. My surgeon allowed us to drink from straws and he encouraged us to chew gum as it wakes up the digestive system.
   — Patty_Butler

August 28, 2003
It puts air into your pouch.
   — Just M.

August 28, 2003
Some say it is because you will get extra air that way, on my paper work it says you can use a straw so it just depends on your beleifs I guess!
   — Saxbyd

August 28, 2003
Again another subject that varies from doctor to doctor. I was given a straw to use in the hospital and told to use it so that it would help me. Go figure.
   — Laurie B.

August 28, 2003
Not all doctors say no straws. I was given one in the hospital and had no problems. I use them every day cause it helps me get my 64 oz. in. Talk to your doc about it because what works or doesnt work for one person may not work for you. ~Sidney~ Open RNY 10-23-02 down 110+ and counting
   — Siddy I.

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