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Have my first fill on May 10th and I'm just wondering if it's going to hurt like hell?

My husband has to work so I will have my 4 year old and 17 month old with me and I don't wanna scare them...

Make sure you let us know your experience. I get mine May 18th.

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I don't say this to scare u but because I think u really want to know. My first fill was horrible. Took ages for him to find the port' date=' and he dug and dug and dug. I started by laying down then stood up and when I started blacking out laid down again. He stuck me around nine times! When he finally found it I took a pic which I now always show him. Maybe most ppl have it easy and I hope u do too but some ppl do not and I hate the idea of someone telling u it's gonna be a breeze when u have ur babies in there. Maybe it will be super easy and stress free. Also I feel like crap most of the day after. Again, most ppl don't but some of us do. I'm sorry if I scared u but I wanted u to be prepared just in case![/quote']

Thank you for your honesty. My worst fear is that they poke me and I scream and scare the kids.

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Mine uses lidocaine and the needle she uses is soooo big and long! More comfortable knowing it's numb if she's gonna be poking around looking for it!!!

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They used ladicane on me as well. About four shots. My hubby went with. he was lookin a little green by the end of it hehe. They do get easier and easier on the plus side. I wish I lived close to u. I'd sit in the lobby with the little ones.

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I don't find they do but some people do. For me it's a minor needle stick; I don't use any numbing creams or anything. They've never had a problem finding the port either. This last time I felt the sting of the needle but sometimes I don't even notice that.

Oh, and I would definitely suggest not leaving the office until you're able to drink some Water & can make sure it will go down. That's standard at my office but I don't think everyone does that.

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