First Fill! what to expect? tips?

[kwray08 0]

I was banded about 2 weeks ago and I have all the sudden been worried about my fill! I know I still have time but I wanted to see if anyone had tips or information I should know! thanks

[erikadawn 0]

I had 2 fills so far and they were no problem. Just a little bit of numbing medicine and then the saline. if your scared of needles then i heard its more difficult. Just take a deep breath and relax.

[KelinTx 1]

My instructions are always no food for 4 hours before and no liquids 2 hours before a fill.

[glorybee123 0]

I've had 2 fills now, both were with the fluroscope. You lie down on a table, they put the fluroscope over you and if you look at the screen you can see rgiht through your skin and see your port! It looks like a circle within a circle with a tube attached. When the doctor puts the needle in it you barely feel it. If you pinch the skin right around your port you'll see that it's kind of numb so it doesn't hurt. You get sort of a weird feeling inside almost an air bubbly type feeling. Then I have to take a swallow of barium so they can see that it goes through. My doctor says to go 24 hours on liquids afterwards. I don't know if everyone experiences the same thing but that is what it is like for me. Hope that helps.:thumbup:

[hopeinapril 1]

Hi!

I just had my first fill yesterday. I don't mind watching other folks get needles, but I don't like to see ME get them! I just didn't look!

My doc gives you a numbing shot first, then he gives you the shot for the fill. I looked the other way. I could feel a slight tightening sensation near my stomach and that was it. I was on liquids yesterday and today and tomorrow I am on mushies, then back to food.

Good luck and don't worry. I think the thinking about it is the worst!

[kwray08 0]

Thank you all so much!

[favorite 3]

my first fill didnt hurt at all. but i didnt get much restriction from it either. doctors usually go slow with the fills. but it gives you time to get used to the whole lap band way of life.

[caramia71 1]

I had my first fill yesterday and it was a breeze. My doctor laid me back on the table and felt around for my port. He didn't numb me or anything and I only felt a little prick. It didn't even hurt afterwards. And I hate needles!! I was so relieved because I had worked myself up for nothing. Best of luck to you!!

[mediummike 0]

Same experience as Carol - very easy , simple and painless (just a little prick). TIP - don't look, just lay back and relax.