I just had my first fill yesterday and am a little apprehensive to get the eating underway. Do you all have some suggestions as to how to ease into this and recommendations as to how to get started eating normally as well as amounts? Any ideas would be much appreciated!

Thanks! :biggrin:

I listened to the nurse for the first 2 fills. I did liquids the first day and mushies the 2nd. Never had any pain or discomfort at all. On the 3rd fill I did mushies then soft food the 2nd day. I have done just soft food after fills since the 3rd fill. I asked why the change in diet after a fill. The reason I was given is there is possible swelling around your band from the fill. You want to be careful not to make the swelling worse. I've paid close attention to the foods that cause any difficulties and certainly avoid them all around a fill. You know your body best. Do what is comfortable for you and don't stress too much!!!!

Good luck!

My doc had me on clear liquids for 3 days! I was filled on a Wed. morning and they said I could try soft on Friday for dinner...so it was not quite 3 whole days...I did fine following this advice...I wanted to eat though...my head....