Straws

I am on week 2 of soft foods, can I drink from a straw?I think that would help make drinking water easier!

they say not to drink from a straw.

Yeah, I can understand why they said so especially right after surgery because of the gas, but I am looking for any tool to help me get my water in!

I am able to drink from a straw.  That said, I don`t think I even tried to drink from a straw until I was sure that I could drink more than a sip (probably 10 weeks out) without any adverse feelings.  Some people have pain when drinking more than a sip at a time.

 

The idea as well is that drinking from a straw may draw more air into you.  If I get air in, it comes right back out....belch!

Judy

No straws can stretch the new stomach, if its the taste to boring add a slice of cucumber to the water

They say you swallow more air with straws, but just give yourself time to burp.  

If it works for you, then do it.  

Liquids won't stretch your stomach as they pass through quickly - one reason they taught us NOT to drink our calories, since you can drink around the pouch.

What colour is your urine?  If light yellow, then you are OK re fluids.  If heading into amber you need more fluids.

I found it helped to have a glass beside me when on the internet, and every 10 minutes to take one mouthful.  It adds up, before you know it the glass is empty.

Only pee of the day that should be dark yellow is the first one...believe me after 2 Huge Kidney stones at 7 months out I learned that the hard way. We were told without a doubt, no straws for at least 6 months...gas is not your friend..not sure if you have a bout with gas stuck in the bowels but I promise, that is pain you do not want.

Fluids come from everywhere. Just try to keep a bottle with you everywher and keep sipping..it takes 21 days to make something a habit...give a good hard try and you won't feel like you are forcing it down.

If you're driving by now - I always keep a bottle of water in the car because that's usually the only time I'm sitting down at all during the day!

Also agree - keep some by the computer for when you're surfing or when you're watching tv.

I am pre-op, however, have always tried to get 6-8 glasses of water in a day...as I know I feel better when I am hydrated.  One thing I do is have a mug (use a travel mug) of warm water with a slice of orange, lemon, or lime with me.  This time of year when it is a bit cold outside, I am not as likely to drink cold water and sipping on something warm helps me keep warm.  Don't know if this helps but thought I would chime in!

Blessings

Kim