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I know that there is a special scehdule to follow after a fill but really have not been told by surgeon what it is.

I want to know what do I eat after a fill and for how long, ie...liquids for a week? 2nd week mushies? 3rd week start integrating meat and solids?

Does anyone know???

Thanks for your help.

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Lots of Dr differ on this. My Dr says two days full liquids, then two days soft foods. I then add normal food, but I chew well and take tiny bites until I know what foods my new restriction might tolerate.

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I do 2 days of liquids (shakes/soups), then back on to solids slowly as I can handle. Each Dr is different, mine prefers I work back into solid meals by day 3/4 after a fill (he's not much a fan of liquid meals).

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Follow your doc's instructions.

But mine said hot cocoa for the rest of the day. But the next day is normal.

Good luck.

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My doctor makes me do Clear Liquids for three days. That sucks big time!!! I can't believe your doctor didn't say anything about what you should do...the reason you need to be careful after a fill is that you can have swelling and if you eat food that is at all hard you are at greater risk for slippage. I think my doctor is extreme and I personally haven't been able to do clear liquids for the whole three days but I usually do them for one day then move to soft foods - cottage cheese, refried Beans, etc. Once I start eating I stay careful for a few days. You can tell if you are swollen - I didn't feel that until my third fill. It usually subsides by day four or five.

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My doctor also said 2 days liquids (day 1 clear, day 2 full) then 2 days mushies, on day 5 solids. If when I graduate to the next stage it doesn't stay down...I have to start the process over again. I would definitely ask your doctor what he or she reccommends.

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