Adjustment Question

[Nella337 0]

Hi,

I have a question.

My incisions are practically healed after 2 weeks. Banded 1.23.07.

I am scheduled for the Adjustment on 2.16.07, but curious to how they go in and find the exact spot to fill the band? I am sure they go into the incision where the port is located and insert a needle, but how do they know? Is there an Xray they have to do first?

Also, what is the average/norm time that people get fills? (I know it depends on your comfort of eating/losing), but on an average, do you go every month... and then it slows down?

:nervous

[juliegeraci 7]

I've been banded 8 months and I hit my sweet spot on fill #5 at 3ccs in my 10cc band (which holds 4.2). When they go to do your fills they have you lay down on the table. They feel for the port (it is hard) and then they insert the needle. Some doctors don't use a numbing agent but mine does. The needle is longer and thicker than usual. You'll be fine.