Fill expectations?

[DAWYFE 18]

I get my first fill tomorrow. Hoping all goes well. I am nervous and curious as to what happens. Down 18lbs since surgery June 14th

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[Chez2812 46]

Hi Dawfe, I have my fill in 2 days and I'm nervous also. not sure what to expect and what it feels like. congrats on being down 18 pounds, I haven't weighed myself for a fortnight but think I'm down about 14ish

please let me know how you go and what it feels like

[BayougirlMrsS 3,935]

@@DAWYFE & @Chez2812. Don't be nervous.... It's a piece of cake. It doesn't hurt at all. I've been having my band since November 2009. How does it feel? My doctor places a pillow under the back and that pushes the port up. He then feels for the port with his index and middle finger. Once he has a finger on either side he then inserts the needle. Checks to make sure he is in the port and inserts saline. Has me drink Water. That's it..... Done

[DAWYFE 18]

Sounds good to me.

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[Chez2812 46]

Thank you doesn't sound that bad described that way ????

[needtorecover 574]

The needle doesn't hurt at all - abdominal skin is not very sensitive, I've come to learn! It's over quickly and yes, you drink Water to see how you feel.

The first couple fills I didn't notice anything when I drank the water but at my last fill I noticed the water sat at the top of my stomach and I felt the cold filter in slowly, like a funnel. It's safe to say I'm "green" now. I advise going in on an empty stomach to see how the cold water feels.

[DAWYFE 18]

Going in now.

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[DAWYFE 18]

Thanks everyone for making me feel comfortable it was piece of cake. Filled to 3cc

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[BayougirlMrsS 3,935]

Hope I was able to set your mind at ease

[Chez2812 46]

just got out from my fill and it was so easy thankyou for putting my mind at ease before going in I wasn't nervous at all. now filled up to 6cc with second appointment in about 3 wseeks

[maldonado46435 19]

Yay piece of cake I think needles are scary too[emoji16] but it's over in no time. Congrats on ur first fill