Why no straws?

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I understand that the issue would be extra air being swallowed, but that would only happen if I'm careless. I use a straw for everything, trying to break myself of them now.

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First Fill: 5/8/07: 7 CC's
2nd Fill: 6/28/07: 2 CC's - My Birthday! 9CC Total
3rd Fill: 8/30: 1.2 CC's - 10.2 CC Total
4th Fill: 10/25: 0.8CC's - 11.0 CC Total
5th Fill: 2/7: I lost count of CC Total
6th Fill: 4/17

I was just told they will give you gas and gas is so painful when you are banded

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I was never told no straws, and I get my liquids in better when I use them. I think there are people who swallow less air using straws, and I think I am one of those people.

If your doctor specifically told you that, you should ask them. It may be a general rule that can be tailored on a case by case basis.

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Mini goals: [250 REACHED] [230 (50 lbs lost) REACHED] [210 (half way) REACHED]
{195 REACHED WOOO!!!} Current Mini Goal 180 (100 lbs lost)
165 (the weight I remember most form jr. high)
140 (FINAL GOAL)

I always drink with a straw unless I'm at home.

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-175 pounds
Banded March 1, 2006

I was told it puts excess air in your stomach, which can cause dilation (stretching) of the pouch...

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Hugs, Jess

H-310.5/S-303.5/C-217
Surgery Date: December 21, 2006
Surgeon: David G. von Rueden - Baltimore, MD
Band: Removed on 11/4/2008