dani_nyc 224 Posted March 2, 2013 I'm going to my first fill thursday (3/7/13) and I just made the mistake of watching a video on it... Ughhhj I have a serious fear of needles since I had cancer.. Is it painful? Does it hurt at all? I scared! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kca1fan 326 Posted March 2, 2013 It is no more pan then getting blood drawn. Just don't look at the needle. It looks huge. It really was nothing though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KAATNS 1,473 Posted March 2, 2013 I don't feel them at all, but I don't watch either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medicrn 88 Posted March 2, 2013 Honestly it's less much less than an iv. The pain is sharp but very very quick. Once needle is in it doesn't hurt at all for me. My doc is good too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildrose1966 396 Posted March 2, 2013 You just had major surgery, and a band wrapped around your stomach..........a fill is nothing compared to that. Some clinics can put a little freezing in. It is a pin prick, maybe some digging around with the fingers to find your port, but they make note of that and other fills will be easy. Don't fret too much as you may have to have many more fills/unfills in your banded life. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattoomommy 37 Posted March 2, 2013 I had my 4th fill yesterday, & it always is easy. They numb the area first so I'm good. I'm also afraid of needles, ironic because i have tattoos, lol. You'll do fine, good luck.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dani_nyc 224 Posted March 2, 2013 my fear is strictly the sight of the needle... i knew that I would have to do his.... its just different now that the date is actually approaching.. I should be fine during and after its the before 1 medicrn reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medicrn 88 Posted March 2, 2013 That's easy. Don't look at the needle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marfar7 1,533 Posted March 2, 2013 If they don't automatically do it, ask for lidocaine. It's a small needle that numbs the area before they put the big one in. I don't feel a thing once it's in there. Afterwards, when the numbness wears off, I'm sore and bruised for a couple of days...Good luck! Marci Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dani_nyc 224 Posted March 2, 2013 Hahaha that was my original plan but I watched that stupid video! Lol definitely will make me think twice the next time a friend of mine says "omg watch this" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AbbieL 63 Posted March 3, 2013 My surgery is on March 9th, I'm more scared of getting a fill because of the needle! When I was pregnant with my son I had to have 2 amino needles and it was excruciatingly painful. I'm dreading it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEAM SASHA PINK 108 Posted March 3, 2013 I'm going to my first fill thursday (3/7/13) and I just made the mistake of watching a video on it... Ughhhj I have a serious fear of needles since I had cancer.. Is it painful? Does it hurt at all? I scared! Dani_nyc...let me know how it goes...My first fill is 3/22/13...I'm scared too...uggggh 1 dani_nyc reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dani_nyc 224 Posted March 3, 2013 Dani_nyc...let me know how it goes...My first fill is 3/22/13...I'm scared too...uggggh Definitely will! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites