My surgeon was grumpy today ~ urgh ~; his Nurse Assistant told me I have 9 cc in my AP Large Lap Band that will hold 14 cc's; I asked her this question because he never tells me what he is doing, etc.

Then, my doctor took the saline out because I am having issues; he said I only have 8 cc; not sure if someone's math was off. (? ? )

Anyway, he said he was taking out one full cc (presume I have 7 now?) because I was having issues with reflux and not be able to drink Water (being the worst early morning and late night)

So, I forgot to ask him if an UN-fill has the same "rules" as a FILL; since this is my first UN-fill, I am not sure. . . of course, his office is closed for the night.

Can I eat foods or is it still liquids only for a few days

Thank You.

---signed CONFUSED

My surgeon says any unfills are the same rules as a fill. I am not sure what other surgeon's say. I have to follow 2 days clear and 2 days full liquids after both a fill and unfill. I only once did not, thta was when I had not had anything to eat in 3 days and was very sick. Then I sort of rushed thru the directions had clear for a day and full for a couple more. Maybe try to stay on clear until you can call in am to check on further directions. Best wishes. Karen

I'm not a Dr. but I would imagine unless you're still aggravated and swollen from your issue's, with your band being open more seems like carry on as always.

If your issue's were really aggravating I would stick with liquids until you reach Dr. tomorrow.

I had an unfill in September and my doctor said to do 24hrs of full liquids.(Incase I had swelling) He usually does 24 hrs liquids and 24hrs mushies for fills.

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I got an unfill today too and my dr always says 24 hours of liquids....anything that can go through a straw...does not have to be clear, and then soft/mushies for two days after that. Stick to this as you will pay if you don't. Good luck!!

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Thanks for the prompt replies; I am going to stick with clear liquids tonight (I am not hungry anyway). I will call in the morning. I am guessing he might say mushies for 2 days. It is very interesting how we all have the SAME surgery but the doctors all have DIFFERENT "rules" . . .

same rules as for a fill, changing the band can cause irritation.

I haven't had a unffill but I do remember the nurse telling me same rules apply... 24 hrs of liquid the 24 hrs of mushies.