First fill

[Justintimes 13]

I am getting my first fill Thursday, is it bad? What do I expect?

[dawalsh 919]

I am getting my first fill Thursday' date=' is it bad? What do I expect?[/quote']

No, you'll get numbed with spray on novocaine and they'll stick a needle with saline into your port. You'll drink Water and that's pretty much it. It took me 8 fills to a how've the green zone so don't expect miracles on your first fill. You'll be on liquids for a day or two.

Good luck!

[MsGal 104]

_{I HATE NEEDLES....it ended up a nonevent! Super easy.......DO NOT SWEAT IT!}

[Amy Carter 67]

I get my fill Thursday also Justin. What time do you get yours? I have to be there at 11 for mine. If you get yours first let me know how it went. I'll try to do the same, but I have an appt with the dietician right after my fill. I can't wait to actually get something in my band.

[twohooz 44]

Hi Justin, I am just day 5 post op, so still a way to go before first fill, but would like to know how it goes!

[fee139 63]

My doctor had some difficulty finding my port and it took about 6-8 sticks before he got it. Even with that many sticks, it wasn't painful. It was more like little pinches, so it wasn't bad at all. I still have very little restriction so I have to really watch my portion control; however, my food seems to last me about 4 hours so I'm not near as hungry. It's a breeze really!