Hello, I was banded on Sept 15, 2008. Had my first fill Oct 20, took 8-9 tries. I had a refill yesterday and it took more then 20 tries. I am a bit sore in the abdomal muscles today. My port is easy to find but hard to get through, the needle kept deflecting off it. I have 8 cc in a 9cc band. I am scheduled to get another fill on Dec 1. Hopefully not so many pokes! All is well though, I am happy with my dicision to get the lap band.