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Jeez! I didn't realize that the needle

was the size of an ice pick!

:)

Thank God they numbed me first.

And the nurse was pushing in DEEP.

I'm like, "uh, no...that's my spine."

It was very strange.

Discovered that I already had 3cc's in the band.

Doc and nurse were surprised.

I told them that I didn't have any restriction

since the swelling went down.

"Normal" they said.

So they added 1 cc giving me a total of 4 out of 10 cc's.

But what the HELL is with the hiccups, folks?!

;)

I NEVER get hiccups and now after I eat,

I burp (like a MAN!), and them BAM...

hiccups like there's no tomorrow.

Please tell me what's up with that?

First it was the sneezing...now the hiccups.

:thumbup:

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Just part of the band thing. Some do it and others don't. I belch like a longshoreman! It's not lady-like burps...it loud long belching.

I don't have any problems with fills. I don't even feel it and they don't numb it. Guess I'm one of the lucky ones.

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Some say the hiccups are their full signal. I get them from time to time. Just a few. I never did the sneeze thing, but have read of others who do.

I burp like crazy, too. My DH has learned to cheer me on, as it means that I am not stuck. A good sign! But not very lady like!

Denise

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OMG, I have my first fill tomorrow! Crap---it's the size of an ice pick? Did you feel how deep, really? Holy crap I'm starting to freak LOL

How do you feel now?

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Jeez! I didn't realize that the needle

was the size of an ice pick!

:cursing:

Thank God they numbed me first.

And the nurse was pushing in DEEP.

I'm like, "uh, no...that's my spine."

It was very strange.

Discovered that I already had 3cc's in the band.

Doc and nurse were surprised.

I told them that I didn't have any restriction

since the swelling went down.

"Normal" they said.

So they added 1 cc giving me a total of 4 out of 10 cc's.

But what the HELL is with the hiccups, folks?!

;)

I NEVER get hiccups and now after I eat,

I burp (like a MAN!), and them BAM...

hiccups like there's no tomorrow.

Please tell me what's up with that?

First it was the sneezing...now the hiccups.

:thumbup:

:), that's FUNNY b/c when I saw that fill needle I started to sweat and wonder HOW/WHY/WAIT.... I had no idea the needle was that big but when he numbed me first and then impaled me, I felt NOTHING... all was well with the world!

I haven't had the hiccups but I belch like I am in a contest now! OMG and them come from deep down and rumble their way up and out... so embarrassing (sometimes) LoL

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;), that's FUNNY b/c when I saw that fill needle I started to sweat and wonder HOW/WHY/WAIT.... I had no idea the needle was that big but when he numbed me first and then impaled me, I felt NOTHING... all was well with the world!

I haven't had the hiccups but I belch like I am in a contest now! OMG and them come from deep down and rumble their way up and out... so embarrassing (sometimes) LoL

Yeah, right. "You're gonna do WHAT, with THAT?"

Then I blink and see it is a really tiny thing.

No, really, after the numbing stuff, which stings a tiny bit, I just feel a bit of pressure and a slight pop when the huber needle goes into the port and then all done!

Drink some Water to be sure it isn't too tight and I am out the door.

Denise

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My new lingo for the burps........BURGLES! Not quite a burp and not a guggle. They start at my toes and rumble the whole way up to my head. My daughter pats me like a baby! HAHA:lol:

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My new lingo for the burps........BURGLES! Not quite a burp and not a guggle. They start at my toes and rumble the whole way up to my head. My daughter pats me like a baby! HAHA:lol:

That is a great one!! My DH will burp me when I am on the verge of a stuck episode!

Denise

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"OMG, I have my first fill tomorrow! Crap---it's the size of an ice pick? Did you feel how deep, really?"

I didn't feel anything.

It's just very strange to have

someone "skewering" you like that.

I am super fearful of needles...

enough that I intensify the pain (in my head) with my anxiety.

They numbed me and it was all just pressure after that.

I didn't watch...no way.

I also applied EMLA cream on the port site

an hour before so I didn't even feel the numbing needle.

Again...major chicken here.

I'm sorry...I didn't mean to cause a freak out.

If I can do it...anyone can.

Trust me.

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Just part of the band thing. Some do it and others don't. I belch like a longshoreman! It's not lady-like burps...it loud long belching.

I guess I should admit that I have always burped like that.

It's a skill I have mastered from a very young age.

;)

But the problem is that now it's all the time!

It's to the point where my very tolerant husband goes,

"Could you give a rest, sweetie? Tryin' to watch the game..."

My fear is that I'll accidentally roar one out in public.

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My first was yesterday too and while really minimal pain over all, it was WEIRD....Yes, I watched, yes I'm a freak, they had me sit up and then put some in, took some out, I kept looking at this little port thing sticking out of me thinking well that's just freaky...but all in all it was a piece of cake. Majorly cool that they can do that!

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My new lingo for the burps........BURGLES! Not quite a burp and not a guggle. They start at my toes and rumble the whole way up to my head. My daughter pats me like a baby! HAHA:lol:

I thought I was the only one with thise kind of burgles. It is sad/ funny because it does feel like they are coming from my feet all the way through my body. ;) They are so lady-like:ohmy:

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Y'all are killing me with the burp discussion. I never burped much before the band but now I have tiny little burps at the end of a meal. I take it as my full, but haven't overeaten, signal.

I'm wondering why the huge needles? The syringe they use on me is tiny and I don't even feel it when they poke through the skin. No numbing either.

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I'm wondering why the huge needles? The syringe they use on me is tiny and I don't even feel it when they poke through the skin. No numbing either.

.

I only had one fill but the dr. used a small needle. He just wiped me with alcohol and poked. I hate needles as much as as the next guy. But it wasn't as painful as some described. Thank goodness!

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I wasn't numbed for mine. It definitely hurt more than I expected, BUT it was QUICK!

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