Straws...
The surgery will probably make it so gulping is uncomfortable initially, but straws will be fine.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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Have they not axed that one yet?! I had RNY but it actually helped me get less air and since it takes awhile to get used to not gulping post WLS it was an easier way to regulate how much went in my mouth. So I used one from the beginning (my Dr, not in this country, laughed at the no straw rule and said if you like it use it, if you don't don't)
My program nixed the straws too, but I saw that many VSG folks here had good luck with them. Because I have a long commute, I prefer to drink from a water bottle with a straw rather than trying to raise a huge bottle to my lips!
So I gave it a try at about 3-4 months post-op. I had some minor discomfort then, and thought I'd back off for a few weeks before I try again.
When I tried it again, I had no discomfort at all. So I have continued to use straws since that time.
Common sense tells me, "If it hurts, don't do it. If it doesn't hurt, go ahead!" This seems to be working for me!
OTTAWA -- 2011 - Contemplated WLS Feb. 15, 2013 - GP Feb. 20 - lung functioning Feb. 22 - blood work Feb. 27 - Referral April 19 - orientation, bloodwork July 10 - nurse July 23 - rheumatologist (VSG) Sept. 12 - Behaviourist & Dietician Oct. 23 - Echocardiogram Nov. 6 - Pre-surgery Class Nov. 12 - Surgeon Jan 13, 2014 - Optifast (3 wks) Jan. 27 - PATTS Feb. 3, 2014 - Surgery (VSG)
HEIGHT: 5'5" HW 303 Pre-Opti 297 SW 271 GW 170 CW 200 (Feb. 8, 2018 - damn the regain!) VSG with Dr. Yelle
