Re: question for experienced bandsters

[Guest guest]

You doctor's office should have given some instructions in this area.

Mine always say to be plenty hydrated and no food 4 hours prior. After

the adjustment, I start back at clear liquids and progress to full

liquids, soft foods and real food over a couple of days. I've not had

any problems with this approach but you should follow what your doctor says.

My best, .

bookwormfaith wrote:

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>I go in for my first fill this coming Tuesday. What works best? Do I

>go super duper hydrated? Eat? or Not? Go to a liquid diet for the

>day? Please reply with what works best for your stomach.

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>Thanks!

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[Guest guest]

We always need to be well-hydrated, going for a fill or not. Staying

well-hydrated minimizes the normal restriction variations that are

common (and frustrating) with the band,

The pouch needs to be empty when you go for a fill (Imagine how the

stomach would rebel if the stoma was getting closed fown as food was

trying to get through!!), so most docs want no food for 8 hrs or so

before the fill.

Fluids always go right through, so most docs say you can drink right

up to the fill time. some say no fluids for an hour before, but there

is no reson for this.

Don't drink COLKD liquids an hour before the fill, as this will

artificially close down the stoma and the fluoro will be less

accurate.

After a fill, the stoma is always irritated and swollen, so liquids

for 24 hrs to allow it to rest and heal is wise.

But your doc should be giving you clear guidelines. What I've said is

just what WE teach and have lontime success with.

Sandy r

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> Hi:

>

> I go in for my first fill this coming Tuesday. What works best?

Do I

> go super duper hydrated? Eat? or Not? Go to a liquid diet for the

> day? Please reply with what works best for your stomach.

>

> Thanks!

>