First fill on monday

[lynne leck 0]

Having my first fill on monday can anyone tell me what it is like and how long it takes. All i know is that it is done under xray .

[KimFrmSealy 0]

It not bad at all - just like getting a shot really. It only takes a few minutes. Don't worry it will be fine and well worth it!

[conniesueb 1]

Well, my doctor does not use an x-ray, but it is still pretty simple. He has me lay down, then he finds my port, and inserts the needle. Then I sit up, and he starts filling. He will usually put the whole syringe of saline in, then have me drink some Water to see if it will go down without backing up. If it backs up at all, he takes some out. He keeps having me take drinks until he thinks we are where we need to be. It is pretty painless though, because they give me a little local anesthesia around the port area first, so I don't even feel the needle going in. Good luck!