first fill due what shud i expect

[Size66 7]

What will it feel like after fill number 1.my eating is currently just as it was pre band

[BlueMoon~T 276]

@@Size66 everyone's experience after a fill is different. In my experience after my first fill I felt a small difference. My Dr. puts me on clear liquid for a day, full liquid for two days, then mushies for two more days. Again, every Dr. is different. The diet after the fill helps your body adjust to the fill and allows time for swelling to dissipate. Sometimes you might not feel any restriction for a couple of weeks.

So, your eating will have to change according to what your surgeon's recommendations are. Then you will have to wait and see how you feel afterwards.

Also, did your surgeon or nutritionist give you some guidelines as far as how much protein/veggies/carbs Fluid you should be eating? I was just curious because you stated your eating is just as it was pre-band.

Good luck with your fill!

[1973Angel 34]

I was terrified for my first fill because I hate needles...not sure I've met anyone who LOVES needles...ha! But my fill went fine. I felt fine afterwards and continued with mushies. I will refrain from giving the rest of "my journey" because everyone is different.

I'm sure your doc will give you instructions on what to do a expect when eating and all of that. And what I've learned after this weekend...there are a TON of valuable and friendly people here that are GREAT to talk with as well!!

Good luck!!

[747heavy 10]

suggest liquid diet for about 4-5 days then soft food and chew,chew and then chew again go slow good luck if you get stuck it will be an eye opener and you will do everything that you can not to do it again! I still do blended cauliflower with slow cooked chicken.

747 heavy

[Size66 7]

@@Size66 everyone's experience after a fill is different. In my experience after my first fill I felt a small difference. My Dr. puts me on clear liquid for a day, full liquid for two days, then mushies for two more days. Again, every Dr. is different. The diet after the fill helps your body adjust to the fill and allows time for swelling to dissipate. Sometimes you might not feel any restriction for a couple of weeks.

So, your eating will have to change according to what your surgeon's recommendations are. Then you will have to wait and see how you feel afterwards.

Also, did your surgeon or nutritionist give you some guidelines as far as how much protein/veggies/carbs Fluid you should be eating? I was just curious because you stated your eating is just as it was pre-band.

Good luck with your fill!

my eating after banding was 1 day Water and yoghurt then pureed stuff for about 10 days then 'soft foods' with occasional well chewed toast etc., i dont realy get the full feeling so was wondering if i will with a fill - dont reaally mind liquid and puree for a few days - ive got about another 60 pound to lose = my target is to get to target weight BEFORE the loan for my surgery is paid off in January 2015!!!! i guess st a bit bothered than my band dosent seem to be MAKING me eat less yet if that dosent happen for me i just keep munching and nibblg

[BlueMoon~T 276]

Good luck with your fill!my eating after banding was 1 day Water and yoghurt then pureed stuff for about 10 days then 'soft foods' with occasional well chewed toast etc., i dont realy get the full feeling so was wondering if i will with a fill - dont reaally mind liquid and puree for a few days - ive got about another 60 pound to lose = my target is to get to target weight BEFORE the loan for my surgery is paid off in January 2015!!!! i guess st a bit bothered than my band dosent seem to be MAKING me eat less yet if that dosent happen for me i just keep munching and nibblg [/quote

What you're referring to is bandster hell. You have the tool, but it's not at optimal performance yet. It's tough and most of us have been right where you are. You could feel the restriction you're needing to stay on track with this fill. Just don't give up on you if it doesn't. Keep plugging away and continue to try to make healthy food choices until you get to your "green" zone.

Let me know how your fill goes.