I had my first fill & almost passed out!

DtDtKty · June 17, 2005

What a wimp I am!!!...and I'm an RN too!!! I guess it just goes to show you that just because you can do procedures to other people doesn't mean you are ok when they are done on you.

I went to Dr. Kelly Fitzpatrick in Portland. She was so nice and kind. She made me feel very comfortable. She found my port easily by palpation and had me stand up for the fill. I was doing ok at first, but then I started getting really hot and sweaty. Dr. Kelly and husband said I got really pale and lost all color. She had me sit down and then lie down when things started to get spacey and I felt like I was going to pass out. She had my husband wet a cloth for my head. After a few minutes, when I had started to recover, we went through the whole drinking Water thing. It was difficult to know what I was feeling exactly, but I think I'm ok. I was having a sensation in my throat like I have to burp as I was leaving, but she said it should go away. If not, I am supposed to come back tomorrow. I feel a little sore but I'm sure that is normal. I am supposed to be on thin fluids for 24 hours, then soft foods for 24 hours, and then regular food. I am sipping some Decaf tea right now.

So, that's my first fill. I hope I'm not too tight, but I guess tomorrow will tell. I got 1.4 cc. Despite the excitement, I really liked Dr. Kelly and am excited to have her follow the rest of my medical care as well.

Sharbythesea · June 17, 2005

Heather:

So glad to hear you liked Dr. Fitzpatric, as I am going to give her a call for my next fill. Dr. Eubanks has been my after care Dr., but as you know, he is not doing fills anymore. I live on the coast, in Bandon, so it is a 5 hr. drive up to Portland, but understand that she will be opening an office in Eugene in the near future, and that would be quite convenient for me. I went to her website and did read that she has the availability of fluro, if needed. My port is titled a bit, and a little hard to access, so would feel more comfortable with it.

Wishing you continued success in this journey.

donali · June 17, 2005

Heather -

I know exactly how you felt, since I'm a regular fainter!

You got off better than I did on my fourth fill -

For your reading pleasure:

http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=756&highlight=faint

Try not to laugh too hard!! Isn't great to know there are bigger weenies than you out there?!?! lol

hagerteresa · June 17, 2005

That is cool to know that she has access to flouro. I'll have to check out that website. Does anyone know the web address and how much her flouro is? Thanks Teresa

DtDtKty · June 18, 2005

Her website is www.gastricbands.com

I don't know how much flouro is. She refers you to somewhere else for that. She did say that she recommends it every 6 months to a year to check out the status of the band, port, and tubing.

Donali...Wow!!! I guess I did do a little better than you did. That is wild. Hopefully next time I won't get so wigged out. I think just knowing that the needle was sticking out and feeling her skid over my port was just too much. I know I definitely won't be going there alone anytime soon.

the best me · June 18, 2005

That was a great read Donali!

Glad you made it through Heather. Good luck with your fill!! Hope it turns out perfectly for you.

vinesqueen · June 18, 2005

I made my DH come with me. For my fill. I'm the same woman who doen't blink at a D&C with a spinal all alone in ID, but I had so many tears with my fill my ears filled with tears!

DtDtKty · June 21, 2005

Vines...I plan on DH coming with me for all future fills. I still can't believe that I have no issues sticking needles in other people, but I can't cope when it's me...too funny.