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Can anyone tell me how long it takes for the swelling to go down after you get a fill? I had a fill yesterday, came home ate refried Beans was good, by dinner couldn't eat a thing. Same thing today only I cannot drink hardly any liquids, whatever I try to eat I have to vomit it up! This happened last fill I had and went and had some taken out, then nothing I was normal could eat normal and did not loose any weight. I just want to know how long is it going to take before I can eat something?:wink2:

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I haven't had a fill yet but I think getting a fill causes swelling and you should be on liquids for at least 24 hours before attempting to eat.

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I have not had a fill yet, but from everything i have read, i am sticking to nothing but Clear Liquids and Protein Drinks for a solid 3 days after my fills. I have NO plans on getting stuck or PB'ing or throwing up. Oh my gosh, i so dread that. Sorry i don't have any help to offer you. I am so glad people like you talk about your experiences, even if it is too late to help you with it, you are helping others. :wink2: hang in there .. it sounds like there's always some swelling after fills ... i hope you are able to eat soon ..

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I usually stick to liquid and mushies for a day or two. At this point you might want to only take in liquids for awhile. If after a few days you still cant eat, maybe you should call your Dr. You may be too tight.

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My doc is the clear liquids for 3 days then start on mushies etc....I had my first fill early morning on a Wednesday, and she said I could try and eat by Friday night...I did refried Beans no problem. I had Soup at hand...tomatoe that day @ 2:00 but up until then it was broth, popsicles s/f of course... and herbal tea...I needed Protein by Thursday night because I had a headache...so I had a clear Protein Drink (isopure) yuk...but it got rid of the headache....good luck!

Shelley

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Try drinking some hot tea in the morning or .5 hr before eating your meal. That should help loosen up your band. Since getting my first fill I have not been able to eating without food getting stuck but drinking a cup of tea in the morning helps. I feel like I have good restrictions and do not want to go get an unfill for fear of the dr taking too much and not losing weight.

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