After Fill

[gettinghealthymama 4]

How long do you do a liquid diet after you get a fill? Also do you then go from liquid to mushy and then solid? I've had 2 fills before but had to have an unfill. Tuesday I had a fill and currently have 2.5 cc. My doctor says liquids one day then strat to solids. Guess just wanting a little advice on what works for you because I'm still doing liquids. Concerned about moving too quickly and having to have an unfill again.

[jennifer1 180]

My doc says liquids for 2 days..and then normal food...I do liquids at least that day..tee hee hee..and ease back into soft foods and then regular...everytime I get a fill I end up get at least 2 small unfills...when u r close to the green zone the slightest fill of like.2cc's can make a huge difference...just my 2 cents

[gettinghealthymama 4]

Thanks I've been on liquids since Tuesday. I tried to eat 2 oz of ricotta cheese and nope came right back up. Not sure what's going on hopefully by next week I can go to mushy if not guess I'll be heading back to the dr. He said if I still had problems he wanted to have an upper GI down.

[Skyvic 226]

My surgeon suggests no food or liquid five hours before fill. Then full liquids for a total of three days. I begin to have a hearty Soup on that third evening meal. It gives my stomach time to get used to adjustment and messing with stomach....but it also jump starts my weight loss.

[Bailey Jan 17]

I have my first full tomorrow. My dr must be really conservative, here is my diet:

First week - Clear Liquids ( Jello is included)

Second week - Protein shakes and puréed foods

Third week - soft solids/mushies

Fourth week - regular diet

Then I would be back for another fill.,.

[NWgirl 574]

I have my first full tomorrow. My dr must be really conservative' date=' here is my diet:

First week - Clear Liquids ( Jello is included)

Second week - Protein shakes and puréed foods

Third week - soft solids/mushies

Fourth week - regular diet

Then I would be back for another fill.,.[/quote']

What you've described here is a Post-op diet, not a fill schedule. You should ask your Dr to go over post-fill diet requirements again.

[Skyvic 226]

My surgeon says to stay on full liquids for three days then to regular foods. I just got a fill 1/4cc so I'm at 5 3/4 cc restriction in 10cc band. This full liquid gets the tummy calm to heal after adjustment. I was given a paper to follow.

[Bailey Jan 17]

What you've described here is a Post-op diet, not a fill schedule. You should ask your Dr to go over post-fill diet requirements again.

I was thinking something did not seem right but thought my dr was ultra conservative. I also was not able to get the fill today because I have to get an endoscopy done but I definitely will question the diet. You are correct, it is exactly the same but was specifically given a separate instruction sheet advising this. So, I do think this is what they would like me to follow although it does not seem necessary. I have been following all the rules but this one might me in my best interest to break (when the time comes).

Thanks!

[NWgirl 574]

I was thinking something did not seem right but thought my dr was ultra conservative. I also was not able to get the fill today because I have to get an endoscopy done but I definitely will question the diet. You are correct, it is exactly the same but was specifically given a separate instruction sheet advising this. So, I do think this is what they would like me to follow although it does not seem necessary. I have been following all the rules but this one might me in my best interest to break (when the time comes).

Thanks!

Gosh, you will lose weight ASAP if you had to follow that schedule each time you got a fill- that would be terrible!

[Bailey Jan 17]

I was finally able to get my first fill and the PA says to follow all clear liquids for 3 days, then stage 2 for a week, and then stage 3 for a week. I asked the dr if I could start the stages earlier and he said no, it is important to follow it so the band doesn't slip and my body adjusts to it.

I am going to be careful but def not going to follow this schedule.

[Skyvic 226]

I stayed on full liquids 3 days and slowly worked in foods this last fill...best advice my surgeon gave me:)

[Skyvic 226]

Also to add, it seemed that the first two weeks after those three full liquids days, I needed those stages as I'm getting to the 5.75/6 cc fill. Not everything goes down like it did before doctrinal and error as well as smaller bites and more chewing and taking it slower.

[Alanna 10]

The doctor told me liquids day of fill and then progress to soft then solid as tolerated..

The tighter I get the longer my liquid phase seems to be though. This last fill I was on liquids for 2-3 days.

[sharon1971 0]

I have been banded since march 1st. I go for my 4th fill tomorrow. Im down about 50 lbs. 3 days liquids, mushy then solids ( 3 3 3)

We recently retired from the Air Force so i dont have free assess to a gym anymore and now we live out in the country so i just stay active and chew chew chew when i eat.