what to eat after a fill?

Berry · May 9, 2007

I got my first fill today and I'm feeling just fine but I'm hungry because I haven't eaten since this morning. My doctors instructions was to stay on liquids for 3-4 days. I find this is a bit much. Has anyone eaten after a fill? Could I have at least something soft like mashed potato??? I'm starving and I have that horrible headache that goes along with being way tooo hungry!!!

Lisa99 · May 9, 2007

My doc is one day of liquids, then the next day mushies and the 3rd day back to solid foods....but I know all docs are different. What I've done when I'm really hungry that first day is make up a Protein Shake but put about 1/8 cup of raw oatmeal in the blender with the Protein Powder. Blend the heck out of it until the oatmeal is no longer visible. That mixture keeps me full much longer than just a Protein shake. Good luck, I know hunger really sucks!!

Syrah · May 9, 2007

berry, I had a fill today and so far I have eaten Tomato Soup and a piece of very soft Laughing Cow swiss cheese. I am supposed to be on liquids / mushies for the next few days. I had 3 cc injected today and I don't feel any different. I hope I feel some restriction tomorrow.

Lisa99 · May 9, 2007

Hi Syrah,

It may take more than one fill to feel restriction. I have the smallest band and it took 3 fills to get it right. But the 3rd fill has lasted now for months.