Straws

LMTSC
on 7/15/17 3:09 pm
VSG on 06/29/17

Yes they're ok or a No no. I don't recall being told either by my Dr.

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Gwen M.
on 7/15/17 3:21 pm, edited 7/15/17 8:24 am
VSG on 03/13/14

Some people's plans say NO STRAWS. Which is ridiculous. For some people straws help them to drink and not swallow air. For some people straws make them swallow more air while drinking. Figure out which type you are and proceed as necessary :)

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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(deactivated member)
on 7/15/17 4:12 pm
VSG on 12/28/16

My plan said no straws for the first 6 weeks. The reasoning was it caused you drink more and causes gas. That was one rule I actually ignored. I drank from a straw after 3 weeks and noticed no difference at all and I've been doing so ever since.

NYMom222
on 7/15/17 5:28 pm
RNY on 07/23/14

I started straws at 2-3 weeks helped me get my fluids in. More about comfort not hurting your new insides.

Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014

Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16

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Renren
on 7/16/17 6:37 am
VSG on 12/02/15

My Surgeon said if it doesn't bother your stomach go ahead, it helps many people to drink more water. I think for me personally I swallow less air when I use a straw. And I know I am able to drink more that way.

5'2.5" Surgery date/ 12-02-15 Dr.Valentine Boise ID

Highest:289 SW/212 CW 122

Goal/125-130

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