First Fill..go in with an empty stomach?

[SaraWalk 30]

Going for my first fill tomorrow

I cant remember how long before my fill I should stop eating? I pretty sure i should go with an empty stomach? Thank you!

[Blondie638 98]

My doc says nothing to eat or drink 2 hours before

[meggie0413 6]

My doctor said liquids only the day of the fill.

[Banjo257 920]

Wow, I never heard this. Good to know!

[elcee 3,341]

I get to eat as normal prior to the fill

[merrick 2]

Everybody has their own ideas. As long as my Doctor doesn' notice the chocolate wrapper in my pocket..... oops.

[depressed_bandster 72]

Yes, empty stomach works best....the fill is more accurate that way. I'd think 2 hours before with no eating should be good. I try to schedule my fill appointments first thing in the morning, so I can just wake up & go. Don't forget to drink Water, but not so much you are full!!! My doc also says liquids only for 24 hours after fills! God luck & congrats on your new journey! The Lapband is awesome!!!!

[B-52 7,113]

Never stopped me...as a matter of fact I'm sure to get something good to eat before because I know I will not be eating after the fill.....but then I have not had a fill in 2 years now so maybe my Dr. has started to give different instructions.....

[depressed_bandster 72]

So Sara....how did it go? How are you feeling with your first fill?

[SaraWalk 30]

My fill went perfectly!! Found out i have a large band, can hold 14 cc.

When i had surgery they put it in with 3cc, so on Wednesday they added 3 more. I ate 2 hours before, knowing liquid only for the next 24 hours. Today i feel good, i am most definatly eating less and not feeling hungary ALL the time Finally feel like me and my band are working together on the same page! It is nice to know that i can go in for another in as little as 2 weeks if i feel i need more restriction. The first 6 weeks after surgery before the first fill is alot more trying then i ever thought it would be. The last 2 weeks i was able to eat just as much as before surgery and it was so disappointing!! Thankful to be moving forward