First Band Adjustment

[jkitch 34]

So tomorrow I get my first adjustment. It will be done at my work (I work in a hospital, in radiology.) Any suggestions as to what I should pack in lunch box? I want to be preparers and I don't know what to expect after my adjustment. Thanks in advance!

[kayzoog 129]

Usually after a fill, you go back to liquids for a couple of days, then mushies for another couple, then back to solids. Definitely ask your surgeon or his staff about what they require, but I am pretty sure it will be liquids (Protein shakes).

Other than that, your fill should go really smooth! Good luck!

[Mikee57 699]

we have to do liquids for at least 2 days after a fill. my fills are done in my port left chest area, so latacane first and then they use a needle to add the fill. I have had 3 fills now and have 4 ccs, don't feel much restriction yet...but I so am feeling those satietion feelings this time...it's telling me to stop and I am stopping I am so proud of myself...Yeah

Edited May 11, 2014 by Mikee57

[kayzoog 129]

we have to do liquids for at least 2 days after a fill. my fills are done in my port left chest area, so latacane first and then they use a needle to add the fill. I have had 3 fills now and have 4 ccs, don't feel much restriction yet...but I so am feeling those satietion feelings this time...it's telling me to stop and I am stopping I am so proud of myself...Yeah

I find if my mind says "just one more bite", that's the one bite too many and I will feel too full. So when I think that, I know I am done and I don't do it. Good job stopping! It's hard mental work.

[BandedBrunette481 310]

If your surgeon doesn't have any rules about it, eat before your fill! Not right before obviously, but at least a few hours before if you're allowed. I skipped Breakfast the morning of my first fill appointment because I was nervous and I regretted it after. All you can drink after is liquids and they just weren't doing anything for my raging hunger. I wasn't expecting to be so hungry and I had forgotten what it was like to be on just liquids lol so just be prepared for the mental aspect of it again.