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First fill question

I go for my first fill Thursday....I can't wait!!! I am definitely fighting hunger recently and it's rough!! So my fill is in the morning. What can I expect for the rest of the day as far as how I will feel physically?? My husband has the day off and we are going to take the kids out for a "family day". Obviously I know that I won't be able to eat that day, but will I feel ok to walk around or will I just want to sleep??

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    You may feel a tad sensitive at the port site with all the pinching, however, nothing that should stop you from normal activity of any kind. As for eating, you need to stick to liquids and slowly tran

  • I think it varies, my first fill made me really tired but mostly because I had a headache due to not eating. I would recommend eating a high protein dinner the night before to kinda keep u going the n

  • I had my first fill today and there was nothing to it, so far. I am looking forward to eating solid foods again in a couple of day's. Good Luck!

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You are able to have a normal day. Fills are practically child's play. However, I will say, my first fill left me with a bruise that was painful and lasted more than 2 weeks to FULLY disappear. Even then, I was able to live a normal life (just had trouble getting outta bed-because I was sore). Other than that, my life was normal. Keep your plans and enjoy your day!

You may feel a tad sensitive at the port site with all the pinching, however, nothing that should stop you from normal activity of any kind. As for eating, you need to stick to liquids and slowly transition into solids again. Despite whether you feel restriction or not, this transition is crucial to not agitate an already inflammed stoma (consequence of being tightened by the fill).

I will add that once you get closer to green, I feel nauseous with fills. Especially if doc wants to pull all my Fluid out for a volume check and reinsert it. My stomach flips. The nausea usually lasts for a few hours which may/may not be a deterrent to eat.

Stay hydrated. Remember that your band can be finnicky. So day 1 can be great than day 2 too tight. Just keep a watchful eye on it, report any major changes (ie can't drink or eat at all, reflux), and don't hesitate EVER to get an unfill if you experience any of these symptoms (despite wanting to get to green in a hurry).

I think it varies, my first fill made me really tired but mostly because I had a headache due to not eating. I would recommend eating a high protein dinner the night before to kinda keep u going the next day :)

I had my first fill today and there was nothing to it, so far. I am looking forward to eating solid foods again in a couple of day's. Good Luck!

I wan't tired after my first fill, just queasy. I was better after I had some soup, it wasn't enough to stop my normal activites though,

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