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wilrhy
wilrhy Posts: 199 Member
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Dies anyone drink from a straw? I was reading on thinnertimes.com that some people do when they cannot get enough fluids in...

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  • Thaeda
    Thaeda Posts: 834 Member
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    Yes I use straws-- but not everyone can. Check with your dr.
  • trinity9058
    trinity9058 Posts: 149 Member
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    I use a straw. I wouldn't be able to get my water in otherwise. I have no idea why but drinking without a straw is very painful for me.
  • wilrhy
    wilrhy Posts: 199 Member
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    I tried a straw today and I was able to get more fluid in--ty everyone!
  • jrnguyen
    jrnguyen Posts: 92 Member
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    I drink with a straw all the time, no issues. I am 6 weeks post op.
  • wilrhy
    wilrhy Posts: 199 Member
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    I watched a video from a dr on Thinnertimes and he said a straw is fine as long as we do not try to get too much in at once. I found that I was gulping without the straw.
  • lthoma01
    lthoma01 Posts: 7
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    I drink with a straw and have done so throughout the process.
  • katematt313
    katematt313 Posts: 624 Member
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    I was told that you can swallow more air that way, but, immediately post-op, I felt that the straw helped to prevent me from swallowing air. Now I don't have to worry about that anymore.
  • wilrhy
    wilrhy Posts: 199 Member
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    I was told that too--but I am finding I can get my fluids in better with the straw...
  • pawoodhull
    pawoodhull Posts: 1,759 Member
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    My doctor said no staws, it causes more air in the tummy. I'm the opposite and get much less air with the straw. For those of you who are saying you get more fluid in with one, it's probably the same for you.
  • wilrhy
    wilrhy Posts: 199 Member
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    TY Everyone!
  • foxymitchell
    foxymitchell Posts: 50 Member
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    I have drank with a straw a few times without any issues!

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