Activity restriction after fill?

willowcrown · May 24, 2008

I am scheduled for my first fill next Wednesday. I am curious to know if my activity will be restricted for a couple days after my fill or not?

I am due to start working with a personal trainer the day of my fill. I forgot to ask my surgeon about the activity level post fill. I know that my foods will be liquid or mushy for at least a day but I wasn't sure about working out.

Thanks for your help!

SOOOO looking forward to have a little help from my band! :rolleyes2:

AZnikki · May 24, 2008

I had my first fill on April 16 and I had wasn't even the least bit uncomfortable. I didn't have any restriction put on me about working out. I did have liquid diet for a day, then mushies for a day, but nothing on activity. Good luck on the fill!

HeatherO · May 24, 2008

There is no restriction on activity at all. It had no affect on working out, which I do religiously on a daily basis.

My Yuppy Puppy · May 24, 2008

I had my first fill last tuesday.... No Pain, Went great... never missed a step.... Had a guest fly in the same day and way busy busy busy....

Janet

kbinaz · May 24, 2008

I have never heard of any restrictions on activity after a fill - BUT my doctor requires Clear Liquids for three days after a fill so I usually cancel my trainer during that time - it is just too strenuous a workout with only clear liquids. (and I will admit that I usually now only do the clear liquids for one day, then do soft foods for two, so I have eggs or oatmeal before working out and do fine) I just wouldn't suggest working out with a trainer (especially for the first time) if your food intake is severely limited like that.

luluc · May 24, 2008

I am scheduled for my first fill next Wednesday. I am curious to know if my activity will be restricted for a couple days after my fill or not?
I am due to start working with a personal trainer the day of my fill. I forgot to ask my surgeon about the activity level post fill. I know that my foods will be liquid or mushy for at least a day but I wasn't sure about working out.

Thanks for your help!

SOOOO looking forward to have a little help from my band! :rolleyes2:

all the best willowcrown w/your trainer!!! mine has essentially become a member of our family training both hubby & myself:)

i would call your surgeon to be on the safe side of how soon to be active with weights. mine had a 6 wk window - but i was a slow healer & he didn't want me lifting heavy weights (over 10lb) till after 8 wks post.

on a side of caution - just verify what he/she's best recommendation for you is.

as mentioned by kbinaz - you typically have a "liquid or soft" diet after a fill & nutrition is important when working out hard. i just had a slight unfill because i wasn't getting enough calories / food in to sustain my workouts & when i was going for regular fills; i scheduled my training sessions 3 days afterwards - till i was able to get solid Protein down.

regular cardio - not an issue during this time however~~

all the best!!!