c945105 16 Posted May 30, 2012 Get my first fill tomorrow after 4/20 surgery (yay). I know I've been reading you go on liquids after and kind of start over in phases but I don't recall if you have to do anything different before during day. Should you fast x hours before or eat liquid before? Thanks 1 cfurrey reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashleigh Childress 16 Posted May 30, 2012 When I got my first fill... I didn't have to do anything restrictive. I chose not to eat or drink anything a few hours before but I don't believe that is mandated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissy's Ga-Ga 1 Posted May 30, 2012 No you don't have to fast before the fill, but afterwards yes because of swelling you go back on liquids for a day or two. Good luck you are well on your way to a healthy you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SageTracey 608 Posted May 30, 2012 Not unless your surgeon has advised you to do so. Mine doesn't so I eat normally (for a bandster!) until fill time then go onto liquids/mushies for the next 24 - 48 hours. The fill won't affect what you have already eaten so I can't see why you need special dietary instructions before (but nothing I say here overrides instructions from your medical team!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lalaj 108 Posted May 30, 2012 I can't eat 2 hours before my fill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWgirl 574 Posted May 30, 2012 If you have a Upper GI before, I would recommend not eating for a while before. When I went in for my first fill, I had to do an upper GI first and no one had told me no food. Luckily I had eaten about 4 hours before and the food was cleared from the pouch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cnewme2012 11 Posted May 30, 2012 I had my first fill on May 21, 2012 and I didn't have any special instructions prior to my fill. I had read some posts where people didn't eat several hours prior to the fill, so I chose to have a shake for Breakfast and nothing after that prior to the fill. I don't know if that helped or made a difference at all. I wish your a success ful fill, let met know if you have any restriction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neversatisfied 19 Posted May 30, 2012 I had my first fill Thursday. I was told no food four hours prior. Afterwards liquid until I was comfortable to eat. Lucky I had no swelling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fat-Less 2 Posted May 30, 2012 I always told too not to eat 3 hours before a fill. I have drank Water and that was not a problem before a fill. My Dr. After the fill tells me to have liquids for 2 days so I have Soup.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca Cain Salpacka 100 Posted May 30, 2012 my first fill is next monday, i was told no solids that morning..my appt is 1130 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c945105 16 Posted May 30, 2012 Thanks much. They hadn't told me anything but seemed like not eating for a while before would be right way to go. It's not until 4:15 so I just won't eat after lunch. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marfar7 1,533 Posted May 30, 2012 My doc says no solid food (liquids only) for 2 hrs prior. Then liquids only for 24 hrs - then a normal diet. Marci Share this post Link to post Share on other sites