If it can go through a straw, or even a little thicker, it's OK (but don't actually use a straw, because this can make you drink too fast and cause discomfort).

Lap band surgery, also known as gastric banding, is a type of weight-loss surgery where a band is placed around the upper part of the stomach to create a small pouch. This restricts food intake, leading to weight loss. In the UK, lap band surgery is available through both private healthcare providers and the NHS. The procedure has become less common compared to other forms of bariatric surgery, such as the RNY or sleeve gastrectomy, due to its lower success rates and higher complication risks.

The altered bowel motility and absorption as a result of weight-loss surgery also can result in more or smellier gas. Noise associated with gas can be from the abdomen (bowel sounds) or with the passage of gas through the anus (or an ostomy).

Bread, Rice, and Pasta - Because of the starchy nature of bread, rice, and pasta, after your surgery, they can form a paste in your throat that is hard to swallow without liquid. In some cases, they can block the stoma, the hole to the pouch that is your new stomach. Currently, bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for severe obesity and its metabolic complications; however, 15–35% of the patients that undergo bariatric surgery do not reach their goal for weight loss Longer term risks and complications... +More