I have my first fill scheduled for April 19th. I know that after the fill, I will have to go back to liquids for a few days....but can I eat before my fill?

I would call your doctor's office and ask. They all seem to have their own rules.

I personally don't eat for a couple hours before fills but I know others who eat before them. It all depends on what your doctor advises.

I found that if I eat right before a fill the dr is more hesitant to add as much fluid in the fill. If my stomach is fuller then the band seems tighter and he thinks I am closer to my green zone than I think I am (does that make sense?). So personally, my dr has never told me to eat or not eat before a fill but I think he will get a better, more accurate reading on where my band sits if I am hungrier.

I found that if I eat right before a fill the dr is more hesitant to add as much Fluid in the fill. If my stomach is fuller then the band seems tighter and he thinks I am closer to my green zone than I think I am (does that make sense?). So personally, my dr has never told me to eat or not eat before a fill but I think he will get a better, more accurate reading on where my band sits if I am hungrier.

Agree. My dr also says no solids for 2 hrs before, but I don't eat at all the day of a fill for just this reason. Seems to be more accurate (at least to me, who's not an MD!) on the fill level...Good luck!

Marci

I just had my first fill yesterday. My Dr. said nothing to eat or drink 4 hours prior.

I generally do not eat or drink before fills... at least 2 hours according to my doc.

Thank you everyone!

My dr requires all clear liquids for the day of fill an 2r hrs after them go to mushy an back to solids over 3 day periods everyone is different I believe

after not so much but before is ok like 2 hours or so

My dr requires all clear liquids for the day of fill an 2r hrs after them go to mushy an back to solids over 3 day periods everyone is different I believe

I meant to say 24 hours after ( spell check messes me up alot ) lol