Can you eat/drink before a fill?

Carly · October 2, 2008

I'm having my 1st fill at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow and forgot to ask if I should refrain from eating/drinking before I go.

For those who have had adjustments, would you please tell me what instructions you were given re: eating/drinking prior to a fill?

Thanks so much for your help!

kiz · October 2, 2008

My instructions are:

"No solid food 2 hours prior, but you can have liquids throughout the day."

agreatknead · October 2, 2008

It seems everyone is different. I was told I could eat and drink before the fill, just don't have a heavy meal before you come it. Sounds like your fill is early enough you shouldn't have any problems. I really didn't notice much of a difference in restriction with my first fill, its just part of the process to get you where you need to be, depends on how aggressive your Doc is! It was really easy for me, it should be that way for you also.

Sally

lfoss · October 2, 2008

My doctor said there was no restrictions prior to a fill but I do not know about afterwards cause I have not had a fill yet.

HeatherO · October 2, 2008

I personally don't eat for a fill by several hours but drink as much as I want. Because I do have some restriction, I thought if there was any remaining food in my pouch when I got the fill, I would not be able to easily distinguish if my fill was at the "right" level or not. Usually I can tell just by how the Water goes down whether it is too much or too little. It works better for me this way.

I have no restrictions after the fill. I asked them why they don't require liquids for a day or so like many others, and they explained that some people take a couple of days to feel their fill "kick-in" so there is not much point in restriction. The only thing they stress is taking it easy so you don't cause yourself to pb.