bindi 94 Posted June 20, 2013 Hi all ! Received my first fill today ! 4 cc's was placed in my band. Very excited about that. Need to get to that green Zone ! 24 hours back to liquids, then mushie for a meal then moving on to stage 5 !!!! Woohoo I made it . These few weeks were tuff but so am I !!! 2 txgal1961 and Jennifer Hodge reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txflea 63 Posted June 20, 2013 I have to ask, did it hurt?? I have wondered if the numb the area before giving you a fill, etc..lol I'm kinda nervous about that. Good Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHEZNOEL 4,061 Posted June 20, 2013 Congratulations, remember tiny bites and chew chew chew! 1 bindi reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toddy 758 Posted June 20, 2013 Some doctors numb and some do not; they feel like a stick to numb is the same as a stick to fill. Both of my doctors have numbed before the fill and I'm glad they do... although the doctor I have now doesn't really let the numbing medicine go to work before he's sticking me with the fill needle. Regardless, it doesn't hurt any more than any other injection or IV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylor1989 131 Posted June 20, 2013 Got my fill yesterday after having to reschedule 3 times but its a weird feeling. I was freaking out because of my fear of needles but it wasn't bad at all. I do need to work on my ability to keep me legs up/hovering though lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txflea 63 Posted June 21, 2013 Got my fill yesterday after having to reschedule 3 times but its a weird feeling. I was freaking out because of my fear of needles but it wasn't bad at all.I do need to work on my ability to keep me legs up/hovering though lol Legs up?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gigglypug 77 Posted June 21, 2013 I went in for my 4 week/first fill appointment two days ago, but my doc and I decided to wait until I return from vacation (rather remote area). So I'll just have my initial primer fill (2 cc) for another couple of weeks... ...can you tell a difference? Most seem to not really have restriction until two or more.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BandtoSleevechick 171 Posted June 21, 2013 I had 4.4 cc's put in and some days i can tell others i can't.. my dr did numb me up before he put the needle in me.. he does his fills through floroscopy.. i hate needles so was more nervous about that then i shoulda been..you can always call your dr's office to see if yours numb you up? maybe a special request if not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beli 20 Posted June 21, 2013 Twinsies! I had my first fill today too! They did use numbing medicine on me and she had to stick me twice because she couldn't find my port due to scar tissue. It was uncomfortable but not too bad. Originally I had 3.4 ccs and she put in 1 cc. I'm on liquids for 2 days, then mushies for 1 day, then regular diet again. Getting Protein in today was tough because I was used to eating it! 1 bindi reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GetMyGrooveBack 21 Posted June 21, 2013 I had my first fill today as well...added approx 1.5 cc, now up to 5cc, I hate needles and tend to pass out. But a little numb on surface and all was good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylor1989 131 Posted June 21, 2013 Legs up?? Lol yes. My doctor had me lay with a pillow in the middle of my back and lift my legs up a bit off the table (but keeping my legs straight) and arms above head so he could locate the port better and faster. That's honestly what made it a strange experience.. My doctor did not numb the spot but with all my focus on my legs I didn't feel much. 1 txflea reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rojasanoll 920 Posted June 21, 2013 I did liquids for 48 hours to ensure no incident. But stated already, chew a bunch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bindi 94 Posted June 21, 2013 I have to ask' date=' did it hurt??I have wondered if the numb the area before giving you a fill, etc..lol I'm kinda nervous about that. Good Luck![/quote'] Hi ! No it did not hurt at all. Se had me lay back the next thing I know it's done. So liquids for 24 then she said tonight I can have fish and tomorrow regular diet. I don't know if there is a difference yet! Time will tell. But I feel great ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
