how big is the needle!

[a_bit_pink 0]

hey it's my first fill on wednesday

I'm just a little concerned about the size of the needle! I thought it was the size of a normal injection??

Okk the main question is - DOES IT HURT MAN!!!!!!! i am already sweating - i need to be mentaly prepared!

Does the needle look anything like the thing they use on pregnant women!!!

[Penni60 45]

The actual size of the needle is about 2 inches long. The diameter is about the size of an IV needle. The pain is very minimal and reminds me of a bee sting that continues for about a full minute. At least that is what is seems like to me. The pain is very minimal. The doc can use a numbing agent where the needle goes in but if I am gonna get stuck then ONE needle is fine with me. LOL!!!

I have had three fills and all three were with minimal pain. You should be fine.

[lapbander081004 7]

I have had four fills.

First fill one poke and the Dr was in Second fill the Dr had difficulty cause my port had tipped. poked me 4 times, On third fill the other Dr had to pke me three times to get in and on last fill the Dr went in and withdrew the 2 cc to make sure it was still there and added 1 more and poked me again to put it all in.

So 4 fill dates 10 pokes felt .....0...One hour later can't even see where the pokes went in. Its so easy its unbeliveable. And I am the Worlds Largest baby when it comes to needles and me.

Don't be frightened when you see the needle. It just looks mean but has no bark...

Good luck

[Emmy27 1]

Mine hurt less than when the poke your finger for that one drop of blood. And I was PETRIFIED of what it would be like. My best advise is not to look, lol.

[Iluvharleys 15]

I've had four and none of mine has hurt at all, it was over before I knew it!

[Nykee 13]

I had my first fill today.

Many pokes, but it didnt hurt one bit.

I was shocled to see how big the needle hole was in my stomach!

He had to try over and over cuz the needle wouldnt stay in the port

. He once asked the helper if we needed a longer needle.

And he wondered how to clamp me down??

Then he said I would have to be under flouro every time becasue my port was most difficult to get to and moved around.

Of course! I am always the difficult one!