Can you eat before your fill?

[jbandster 37]

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?

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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.

[Julie121212 58]

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.

[marfar7 1,533]

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

[jilly_bean 41]

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

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

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

[jbandster 37]

Thank you everyone!

[countrygrl 175]

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

[sunflower26 9]

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

[countrygrl 175]

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