Fill Question

[Violet953 46]

I'm just wondering ...how do the docs know that they actually filled your port? Like, has anyone ever had it happen where they know it didn't go in, and possibly just went into your body? My first fill experience was very easy...no problems..she even said she could feel my port perfectly between her fingers when she was doing it. I have absolutely no restriction but I know that's normal...But I still worry...what if they miss?

[lellow 1,713]

It's pretty hard to miss. They have to pierce through the port, and there is resistance against the needle when they do this. I have had enough fills now that I can tell when they've 'got it'.

Hang in there, sweet. I have recently been refilled to 8.5cc in my 10cc band and I still wouldn't say I'm at optimum restriction. I know it's frustrating but you will get there.

[mandagay 93]

When I got my fill, when he hit it, it bubbled. Also when he put the saline in it, it gurggled In my chest. Pretty conclusive evidence hehe

[B-52 7,113]

My Dr., first uses a empty syringe, and when he is in the port, the first thing he does is pull out all the saline to measure it, check for color, etc.

Then leaving the needle in, he removes the syringe and attaches a fresh on filled with fresh saline plus the additional amount.

[mandagay 93]

So how long should I put up with the heart burn before I concede that my band is prob too tight. I just hate the idea of getting fill removed! I'm so confused. I got the fill Saturday and have been able to eat anything (still measured out my portions just cause I should) then wed night I got heart burn that hasn't abated at all (Tums and gas x gave no relief). Would it really take the band that long to bother me after a fill (it was my first) or maybe I ate something that triggered the burn? Just hate thinking about gettin any out

[judych 225]

When I got my fill, when he hit it, it bubbled. Also when he put the saline in it, it gurggled In my chest. Pretty conclusive evidence hehe

ohhh yuk??... lol.. a weird experience....

[yellowrose88 43]

My NP did the same thing B-52. Pulled some out and swapped with the saline. I could acturally feel it when it was put in. Weird feeling.

[JJLaw08 4]

So how long should I put up with the heart burn before I concede that my band is prob too tight. I just hate the idea of getting fill removed! I'm so confused. I got the fill Saturday and have been able to eat anything (still measured out my portions just cause I should) then wed night I got heart burn that hasn't abated at all (Tums and gas x gave no relief). Would it really take the band that long to bother me after a fill (it was my first) or maybe I ate something that triggered the burn? Just hate thinking about gettin any out

You really need to get some taken out if you are having heartburn that bad. Living too long with a tight band can cause a slip. I've been there and done that.

[mandagay 93]

I have a call in to my dr. Right now

[Violet953 46]

Now that I think about it, I remember feeling that bubbling and gurgling feeling when they filled me too. Thanks guys!

[mandagay 93]

I went in and had all my Fluid taken out (3cc). He wanted to give my band a break since I didn't come In For three days (said with a firm frown on his face and a hanging head for me). I go back wed for a fill. He thinks 2 cc will be a better try for me. I was down four more lbs so that's good!!