Why no straws??

icnside
on 5/28/12 1:39 am - Chesapeake, VA

Will somebody please explain to my why we can't use straws post-op? I have heard it puts more air in your pouch... is that really a big deal? I am a straw junkie and I would like to know the reasoning behind this. Thanks!

Sherry T.
on 5/28/12 1:42 am - GA

RNY on 05/22/12

Me too! I am six days post op and it has really prevented me from getting enough protein a few days and I'm worried about the consequences! Thank you for asking! I understand about the air and gas but i feel like I gulp more air in just trying to walk.

Monisha M.
on 5/28/12 1:44 am - CA

RNY on 07/11/12

My nutriontist explained to me that by using a straw you are likely to take in more air then you need filling your pouch and making you more bloated and uncomfortable.

She said it's not that big of a deal, but all surgeons recommend it.

Monisha

poet_kelly
on 5/28/12 1:46 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

All surgeons recommend what?

Kelly

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poet_kelly
on 5/28/12 1:45 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

No, it's not a big deal, and many post ops use straws regularly. They give some people painful gas, in which case, they probably prefer to avoid them. If they don't bother you, there's no medical reason not to use them.

Drinking with a straw CANNOT stretch your pouch although some people believe it can. Physiologically, that's just not possible.

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.

Dee.spunk
on 5/28/12 1:46 am - Sacramento, CA

RNY on 11/30/11

It might just give you discomfort cause of the extra air you may suck in. I use a camelback and it prevents air from getting in the straw and so far has worked for me.

Height:5'1.5 RNY:11/30/11 HW:307 SW:234 CW:136 GW:140 (LOST 73 Lbs. PRE-OP)

Dagne Tripplehorn
on 5/28/12 1:58 am - OR

RNY on 04/06/12

What's a camelback? A bendy straw?

devalissh
on 5/28/12 3:04 am - TX

A cambelback is a type of canteen that military use to get there water its a backpack that holds water and has a "straw" coming from it that has a valve to use so it prevents air. Good option haven't thought of that.

TysCandi
on 5/28/12 2:51 am

RNY on 12/14/11 with

I use a straw and have never had a problem....As a matter of fact I drin****d coffee with a straw everyday :)

HW: 326 SW: 312 GW:140

_Donna_
on 5/28/12 2:56 am

Unless your straw is the size of a garden hose, I don't see how you can suck in enough air to make it painful. But, if it makes you uncomfortable, don't do it.

RNY 5-5-2011

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