Has anyone working in the medical field done their own lapband fill? I might do mine.

Rhonda071607 · September 21, 2007

I was banded in TJ in May of this year and returned to have one fill done in July. I am a nurse and the procedure looked pretty simple, so I was thinking that for my next fill I would just do it myself. I have a 9cc midband with a 3cc fill right now. If I do try to do my own fill I would only add 1cc per fill and space them out several months apart.

I have permission from work to use a sterile syringes, IV flush solution and 22g IM needles, gloves, alcohol pads and any other supplies as needed.

The needle used for my first fill in TJ was a huber 22g 50mm. My questions are: #1 Is there any difference in a huber needle and a regular IM needle, as my internet research on that did not help.

#2 has anyone else done thier own fill and how did it go?

I do know the risks of infection, MRSA and no I am not crazy.

Gumper81 · September 21, 2007

You would do this yourself why exactly ????....sorry, I think you are crazy...this is life changing surgery...why would you mess with it ?

catzintj · September 21, 2007

hi, i tried to do my own. i tried with the 22 huber. dont use the IM needle. you dont want to damage the port. i was not successful in getting my fill out and had to resort to the doctor. i did once help a friend who was too full . i got some out for her. but , i dont ever want to do it again. i dont try on my self either anymore. if you are a nurse and have experience maybe have your doctor show you how..... mine did , but i suck at it........... so i leave it to the experts.