Band Fill

[sussexmanatee 0]

Hello everyone!!! I am having my band filled on the 20th and I am wondering if it hurts when they access your port with the needle..I am a big wuss!! What is the process like? Please do share!! Thanks!!

Melissa:unsure:

[KelinTx 1]

I always asked to be numbed first. The only sensation i feel when they are adding the Fluid is some pressure. I had my 11th fill yesterday and not once was i ever in any type of pain.

[realmccoy 0]

I'm going in for my 4th fill tomorrow. My first two fills were with my original surgery doctor. He numbed the area first with several injections. The first injection burns a little-then it goes numb. No problems or pain during those fills. When I went for my 3rd fill (new doctor) he doesn't believe in numbing, said 1 stick vs 2 sticks. I was a little nervous, but he assured me it wouldn't hurt. He did my fill and it was no problem. Actually, I think I prefer it this way because there wasn't the burning sensation, just a slight poke. Tomorrow I have a different doctor, so I'm wondering what "style" he uses. I'm always nervous going in for a fill......especially when they just feel and poke. How can they find that thing? My always have, but you hear the stories of how a lot miss. I'm praying that this new doctor for me does as well as the ones in the past!

[moonshadow2468 0]

I"ve only had one fill. No pain at all, very easy. Next one is next Friday.

[salwa 0]

hey Melissa

I am a wuss too, I've been getting fills and unfills for the last 3 years. It hurt me but I survived and so will you! Just be strong and breath. It is my worst part of the whole thing cuz I'm scared of needles!

good luck