Straw or no straw?

I was banded 12/11. I have been doing great but I do have some issues with burping. Im just wondering if this is normal. I have given up my diet cokes, but continue to drink my water and tea through a straw. Im just wondering if maybe this could be the cause of the extra gas. Anyone else had/have this problem?

I don't know the reason but my dr said no straws.

 My Dr also said no straws, but I burp all the time and I don't thinnk it relates to straws.  For me it's a sign that all is well.  Things are open and moving and the gas/burps are moving up.

Lisa

Soo glad to hear that! I was wondering if I even should be burping...Dunno. Just paranoid. I am a self pay and I am TERRIFIED something is going wrong!  Thanks for the post!

My doctor didnt' have a strong opinion one way or the other about straws.

You should try to drink without one for a few days and see if it helps.

I use them occasionally and don't notice any more (or any less) gas from them.

I am going to start tomorrow to see what happens. Thanks for the post!

Yup, no straw.

No straw and no chewing gum...both cause you to gulp air which is obviously not good for the pouchy poo...Best of luck!  I'm a newbie too (12/28)...I have forgotten about the straw thing and it didn't hurt me but then I remembered and did the right thing : )