Gulp/Straws

Ericka K.
on 7/31/13 7:07 am

I figured out today I can gulp fluids again! WOO HOO! This will make getting the fluids in a lot easier. I can take a good 3 swallows consecutively with no issue. When did you start using straw again? I'm going back to work Monday and using a straw at work is so much easier. Is this another surgeon preference thing? Is there any factual medical reason why I cant use a straw?

Joyceebaby
on 7/31/13 7:11 am

RNY on 11/29/12

My surgeon says "no straws ever again." To which I say "Phooey!" It's the only rule I didn't follow though. Straws are my friend. I get in much more water daily when it's in my cute covered cups w/ straws. I don't suck in air, or get gassy. So, I'm still unsure how the "no straw" issue holds up under the scrutiny.

(deactivated member)
on 7/31/13 7:15 am

My surgeon says no to straws to. I drink everything out of straws even coffee.This is going to be a challenge.

nfarris79
on 7/31/13 7:17 am - Germantown, MD

RNY on 04/13/11

I too rejected the "no straw thing" since it didn't create excess gas in me and was CRUCIAL for me to bypass my thrush-filled tongue to get in my liquids & protein shakes in the first month....

First ultra: Stone Mill 50 miler 11/15/14 13:44:38, First Full Marathon: Marine Corps 10/27/13 4:57:11, Half Marathon PR 2:04:43 at Shamrock VA Beach Half-Marathon, 12/2/12 First Half-Marathon 2:32:47, 5K PR Run Under the Lights 5K 27:23 on 11/23/13, 10K PR 52:53 Pike's Peek 10K 4/21/13, (1st timed run) Accumen 8K 51:09 10/14/12.

Findingme2013
on 7/31/13 7:31 am

RNY on 02/04/13

I use a straw, always have and I have had no problems!

Ericka K.
on 7/31/13 7:37 am

My surgeon says NO STRAWS too, but I'm wondering why? I think I remember something about swallowing air but I don't think that is possible. And the amount of air cant be large enough to fill me up if it is possible. Poet Kelly???

sarah_durso
on 7/31/13 7:38 am

Yeah they say no straws . I've been using one, but sipping.

PetHairMagnet
on 7/31/13 8:49 am

RNY on 05/13/13

My surgeon is VERY pro straw! He thinks it makes gets fluids in easier and I would say I am proof of that. I have had no trouble getting them in and sip a whole lot!

HW333--SW 289--GW of 160 5' 11" woman. I only know the way I know & when you ask for input/advice, you'll get the way I've been successful through my surgeon & nutritionist. Please consult your surgeon & nutritionist for how to do it their way. Biggest regret? Not doing this 10 years ago! Every day is better than the day before...and it was a pretty great day!

Misty Morgan
on 7/31/13 9:26 am - Goshen , OH

RNY on 04/24/13

My surgeon says it depends on the person and I think he is right. I tend to gulp more air without a straw. I do much better with my bendy straw lol.

nakea31
on 7/31/13 9:28 am - AL

Hi everyone,

To drink or not to drink with a straw? Well I am finding that i am in taking more air without straws!! I just had surgery and every time i drink water, i get gassy. I think i am going to use the straw that came with my water bottle to see how that is for me. to me being to be told to never drink from a straw again is unrealistic

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