Msluv83 53 Posted February 15, 2013 I get my first fill this Wednesday. A little nervous. What should I expect ? Will it hurt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarawray 44 Posted February 15, 2013 Some Dr 's will numb you, but even if he dont it will be over lickity split. So it really isnt any worse than a shot in the bum. Just be sure you can swallow the Water before you leave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissy-Chris 51 Posted February 15, 2013 I had my first fill today. They put in 2.5 cc's. I had myself so worked up over nothing. My Dr. didn't numb me and it was like a little pinch. After that, while they were adding the Fluid, I didn't feel a thing. I had to wait 15 minutes, drink some Water, and I was done. I couldn't believe how fast it went. Then I had a short meeting on nutrition and was finished. Don't sweat it Msluv, it was nothing. You will do just fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookieluv 11 Posted February 15, 2013 I'm 10 mo band got my first fill today so now I have 3cc in my band .im so happy hope this helps me , I've gain 9 lbs sense last visit , Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookieluv 11 Posted February 15, 2013 My fill didn't hurt , the doc numb the area first mine did , It's nothing to stress over , you can handle , I'm sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punkinvine 227 Posted February 16, 2013 I think it is less of a pinch than a blood test and way less than an injection. More like putting in a pierced earring... . Fast and finished. You can look away and it is over! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry Poperszky 2,784 Posted February 16, 2013 I think it is less of a pinch than a blood test and way less than an injection. More like putting in a pierced earring... . Fast and finished. You can look away and it is over! If my fill hurt as much as getting my ear pierced, I would switch Dr.s. And if putting my pierced earring in hurt as much as my fill, I would stop wearing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punkinvine 227 Posted February 16, 2013 I should have said putting in a pierced earring into an "already healed pierced ear".Sorry that was unclear. As for asking the surgeon . That is good advice. It has been very helpful over my course of banding to hear from others who have a band. My surgeon does not have a lapband but is very caring and gentle. I use the knowledge and experience of others with caution. It has blessed me none the less. No fear of a fill here. Just my experience. I have only needed 5 fills in almost 4 years. Life is good. 1 Terry Poperszky reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites