Straws

What is the deal with drinking from a straw? I have these awesome contigo cups that I used for Opti, and used one the other day for water, and took small sips - and drank more water than I had in days.  No gas, no problem.  Anyone else break the straw rule? 

I do, I do!!!! Lol

remember in our 4 week follow up the nutritionist said as long as it doesn't bother us we can use straws?

i use them. Same cup idea. It also helps me to drink more.

I totally forgot lol!! That is good news, this should help me choke down the shakes better.  

Thanks for the reminder :)

I think the problem with straws is the air you suck in before the liquid gets to your mouth.  This can cause bloating and gas.  I have a contigo cup, but it works differently, you take the liquid into your mouth, then swallow.  I started doing with straws, suck the liquid into my mouth, then swallow.  This way I don't get any gas, like I did from using a straw normally.

I have the coffee contigos too, these are cold insulated cups with straws, loved them for Opti.

I started using them around 6 weeks. It's the only way I can get my water in! It doesn't make me gassy and I've had no other issues with them. I think I drink/swallow funny when I'm drinking water because it just feels weird and uncomfortable. I avoid that with the straws. 

So glad you asked this question!  I just decided to go back to my COSCO cup with the straw.  I used to carry it all day long and drink and drink and drink.  Since being forced to give it up, I hardly drink anything.  It's like a mental block.  I'm glad to hear it isn't bothering a whole bunch of people.  I'm gonna give it a try tomorrow!!