How important are clear liquids for 2 days after a fill?

[robync_14 0]

I got my first fill yesterday and was told to stay on Clear Liquids for 48 hours. I figured this would be no problem after undergoing the initial post op diet, but what I didn't realize is that I am WAY more active now then I was right after surgery. I have been feeling shaky and light headed all day, and I can't seem to find a clear liquid that has helped the situation at all. Would a Protein Shake really kill me?

[Bella8891 0]

I drink Protein Shakes, very slowly, after my fills. I was not, however, told by my physician to drink only clear liquids. Maybe your fill was more than I usually get.

[robync_14 0]

My band only holds 4cc. I was banded with .9cc, and was filled to 1.5cc yesterday. It's frustrating that there really isn't a standard for diets after fills! Every doc seems to have their own agenda!

[Enchanted 2]

In things like this, I think it's a good idea to evaluate the risk versus the reward.

The risk is that you could irritate your freshly tightened stoma. If that happens, food could get stuck, you could vomit, and need to have the fill removed. There are other worse scenarios, but this is the most likely.

Worth it? Not for me. Being stuck is awful. Going for fills, unfills, and refills sucks even more.

[Portola Suzanne 3]

Just had a fill today, was told to drink liquids and thats defined as anything that you could drink through a straw. But every doc is different so follow your directions. Saw on here early that someone had to be completely unfilled because they did not do liquids after a fill. Think I'll stick to the program.

[Padanelle 2]

powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken broth Protein powder (21g protein), and Isopure Protein waters (40 g protein p/20 oz bottle) or New whey Protein Bullets (42 g protein) should count as clear liquid. Unjury you need to order online. The others you can get at GNC.

Good luck!

[Suzdavis 0]

Just thought I'd jump in here and say that if you are diabetic watch the meds you take. Maybe you should ask the Dr about reducing them while you are on liquids. I check my sugar and adjust the meds accordingly......

My Dr just tells me liquids and like the other poster can be anything that would go through a straw. I usually do egg drop Soup and any kind of Soup that isn't thick. I also eat grits but I am a southern gal.....

Suz

[ParrotheadCathy 0]

After my first couple of fills, I had no dietary restrictions at all. The last 2 specified liquids (not necessarily clear), which would allow Protein Shakes etc.

[phenry 0]

I have had two fills now, and I stick with liquids the first day, then very soft mushies for a few days after. I make sure the mushies are soupy in consistency. Like others, I find my band feels tighter after a few days pass by. I sure don't want to get so comfortable with shoveling a load of food and trying to swallow on the same day my band decides to kick in! That's been one of the biggest changes for me, trying to keep my bites tiny.