Help! I forgot that we should not use straws

Hi am 1 week post gastric bypass surgery and  I got a diet ice drink. I started drinking through the straw and forgot. Will this hurt me?

No. You may suck extra air in with your drink or drink a little too fast, but the straw will not hurt you.

It might give you gas.  Other than that, no.  I drink with a straw all the time.

Did it hurt? If it didn't hurt, it won't hurt you.

No hurting at all...just a bit gassy...thx.

I use a straw all of the time with no problems.  I actually drink more fluids with the straw so will continue unless I have some problems.

But.....I didn't start using it until about four months out.

I am not your doctor, but probably not...In fact I HAVE to drink with a stray (Had RNY surgery 3+ years ago) the way my mouth/palate is, if I drink without a straw I get too much air in my pouch and get discomfort...(Which is why our surgeons tell us NOT to drink with straws...Can cause air/burping/discomfort) but for some of us with unusual shaped mouths/palates/throats we need a straw. Hope this helps.

Warmly,

Ducky

I use it all the time also ;)