Fill question

mel07 · March 13, 2007

I had read somewhere on this board about fill instructions. What to eat the day before as well as the two days after to get the best results for a fill. I have been searching for three days and can't find that post.

Does anyone know where it is?

THANKS!!!

juliegeraci · March 13, 2007

There isn't any instructions that I have read prefill. I think my doctor has me stop eating 2-3 hours before my fill. He also puts me on 1 day of liquid, then mushies then solids to bring me back to normal. Good luck.

paula · March 14, 2007

Hi Melissa,

Unfortunately, there's zillions of old threads floating around here. Here's a thread that deals with fills/adjustments. Maybe there's a conversation in this thread that strikes a bell..?

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/fills-adjustment-info-t3733.html

My other thought is that your fill doctor should have rules/guidelines for you to follow! you may want to ask his office this question?!

mel07 · March 18, 2007

Thank you both for your responses. I had my fill on Thursday. I only had a Protein Shake before going in. My doctors instructions were to have liquids that day and then slowly start eating foods the following day. It went well, didnt hurt. So far no restriction, but I had read it can take a week or so after to feel it. I hope I do.

Elisabethsew · March 18, 2007

It's best to follow your surgeon's instructions since there is no consensus. Mine want fluids the day of the fill, a soft diet the day after, and then back to a normal diet the following day. Yes, it can take up to 2 weeks for some people to feel the effects of a fill.

sewingloss · March 20, 2007

I am totally surprised. I was told today that I could have eaten a meal this morning or had my coffee. It did not matter. I did not. He gave me the second fill. 3ccs.