Fisrt fill tomorrow - big question...

livelovelaugh · January 9, 2008

I cannot find anywhere in my paperwork where it says not to eat the day of or before my first fill. Does anyone know how many hours before my appt I should not eat anything? And am I allowed liquids prior?

My appt is at 1:45, I planned on an early Breakfast (eggs & cheese at 7:00 am) and a mid-morning protien shake. Is this reasonable or should I plan on not having anything?

stacy73 · January 9, 2008

most dr recommends Clear Liquids 8 hours before a fill- so I would say do not eat anything morning of your fill-dr should have given you guidelines-you do not want to have anything in your pouch or you will not get an accurate fill-they do Water test after they fill you to make sure it is going down ok-if you are hungry a Protein Shake should be ok-but again you may want to call your doc as every doc is different

kbinaz · January 9, 2008

I was never told what to eat or not eat before a fill. I don't think it matters one way or another. My doctor makes us go on clear liquids for three days after a fill, so when I go in I make sure I have an adequate meal because I'm not going to eat again for a long time! If you want to make sure, call the office and clarify.

livelovelaugh · January 9, 2008

I am off to work, I will call the Dr as soon as I get a chance this morning to see what I should do before I head off to the appointment.

I'm so excited, I hope I feel restriction.

Sades · January 9, 2008

I was told it was ok to eat prior and was on soft food for 24 hours afterwards.

TulipStar · January 9, 2008

No one told me before, but the paperwork I got after my fill said not to eat or drink 2 hours before my next fill.

Cota129 · January 9, 2008

I had no restrictions set, but it seemed logical to me to just have liquids before a fill so my stomach wasn't full. I did have to have liquid for the 24 hours after.

juliegeraci · January 9, 2008

My doctor says 2 hours before.

livelovelaugh · January 9, 2008

It's done! I had 1.5 cc's all along & didn't know it. The scary thing is I am exactly the same weight I was 1 week pre-op. So I didn't gain weight during the holidays for the first time ever! That's a big plus for me, especailly if any of you knew what I've been eating!

They added 1cc, I am at 2.5 now. I don't feel any different.

When I called the Dr this morning I was told I could eat a light meal, but I was already at work & settled for a Protein Shake.

If I feel restriction, I go back in 6 weeks. If I don't feel restriction, I go back in 3 weeks.