Straw users!!
There is no reason you can't drink from a straw now. A few people find that using a straw causes them to swallow air and gives them uncomfortable gas, and if that happens to you, then you might want to forego the straw. Otherwise, there's no reason not to use one now.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
Why does your doctor recommend against using straws?
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
on 7/5/13 2:43 am, edited 7/5/13 2:46 am
Most people are advised not to drink with meals after RNY. If I'm not drinking with my food, how would extra air keep me from getting my full food intake? Or are you saying that the air would stay in my pouch and prevent me from being able to eat even much later on?
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
So your surgeon believes that food, which has weight, does not have the power to displace a little bit of air in your pouch? I would ask him about that one. Perhaps he has simply just parroted something he was told without really thinking about it... or perhaps he hasn't taken time to consider the Physics involved (which say that isn't true).
Lora
14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained
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