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First Fill..go in with an empty stomach?

Going for my first fill tomorrow :)

I cant remember how long before my fill I should stop eating? I pretty sure i should go with an empty stomach? Thank you!

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I get to eat as normal prior to the fill

Everybody has their own ideas. As long as my Doctor doesn' notice the chocolate wrapper in my pocket..... oops. :lol:

Yes, empty stomach works best....the fill is more accurate that way. I'd think 2 hours before with no eating should be good. I try to schedule my fill appointments first thing in the morning, so I can just wake up & go. Don't forget to drink water, but not so much you are full!!! :) My doc also says liquids only for 24 hours after fills! God luck & congrats on your new journey! The Lapband is awesome!!!!

Never stopped me...as a matter of fact I'm sure to get something good to eat before because I know I will not be eating after the fill.....but then I have not had a fill in 2 years now so maybe my Dr. has started to give different instructions.....

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My fill went perfectly!! Found out i have a large band, can hold 14 cc.

When i had surgery they put it in with 3cc, so on Wednesday they added 3 more. I ate 2 hours before, knowing liquid only for the next 24 hours. Today i feel good, i am most definatly eating less and not feeling hungary ALL the time :) Finally feel like me and my band are working together on the same page! It is nice to know that i can go in for another in as little as 2 weeks if i feel i need more restriction. The first 6 weeks after surgery before the first fill is alot more trying then i ever thought it would be. The last 2 weeks i was able to eat just as much as before surgery and it was so disappointing!! Thankful to be moving forward :lol:

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