Why liquids and then soft foods after my fill?

I had my first fill yesterday. The dr said liquids for 2 days and then soft foods for 2 days. I should have asked him why but I did not. Does anyone know why?? I passed the drinking water test in his office after the fill.


Anne in RI

__________________
Anne in RI (Realize LAP-BAND^® 9/30/08)

As with the surgery the stomache can swell from the fluid being added to the band. The liquids gives your stomache time to adjust to the new amount of fluid in the band, gives time for the sewelling to go down so you dont get "stuck" or irritate the stomache even more. My doctor does 2 days liquid, 2 mushies, 2 soft. 2 days of adkins shakes does wonders for kicking the weight loss back up so I dont really mind :P

__________________
*** NOTHING tastes as good as thin FEELS!!!***
275/234/160
Consultation 275 / Pre-surgical 268 / 3cc fill when placed / 2 week post 255 / first fill 1cc (4cc total) 248 / second fill .5cc (4.5cc total) 241 / third fill .5cc (4.5cc total) 237 / fourth fill .5cc (5cc total) 234