Why liquids after fill?

cj033185 · November 8, 2007

Can anyone please tell me why we have to do liquids after a fill? I should have just asked my Doctor yesterday but I guess I didn't think of it. Also how long did you doc say to consume liquids? :help:

carol422 · November 9, 2007

I haven't been banded yet but it is my understanding that it is to give you time to heal. The band needs to find its resting spot. Hope that helps. If someone out there feels I'm wrong please let me know.

Jachut · November 9, 2007

My doc doesnt tell you to do this.

Of course, many people find they have to, that they're very sensitive after a fill and need to take time to work things out again.

I dont find it necessary for me, I can eat normally, if cautiously.

Chickie · November 9, 2007

Usually liquids following a fill are to give any swelling that the fill may have caused a chance to go down.

jamzny · November 29, 2007

My doctor hasn't said anything about liquids after a fill. I had my first on 11/20 and second on 11/27 and he never said anything either time. Should I be cautious? Could I be damaging something??

juliegeraci · November 29, 2007

I don't think you can damage anything if you eat solids. Liquids and then mushies is because of the swelling that can occur during a fill. My doctor recommends 24 hours of liquids, followed by 24 hours of mushies then solids.

transformer · December 1, 2007

My doctor recommends two days of liquids and two days of mushies after a fill. That procedure has worked out fine for me so far!

cookielover · December 4, 2007

My doctor says 24/ liquids and 24/mushies. I think it is just a precaution to allow time for your band to settle down.

Jobstud · December 5, 2007

Had my first fill under x-ray this morning. Surgery was 7/11/07. Was doing OK but slowed down to 1/2 lb per week. Tried to do in office but could not feel port. He said that since he could see it fill he put in more than he would normally in the office.

His advice was to stay on liquids for a day or 2 then mushies then solids

Sades · December 5, 2007

I go for my first fill next Wednesday and I was told that I would be fine to go to a work xmas lunch the next day. I hope they're right... don't want to barf all over my boss & colleagues!! :rofl: