gabi311b 0 Posted January 28, 2009 Do they hurt? My surgeon (I've heard) doesn't do local anesthetic or any numbing meds before he does the fills...how much is that going to hurt? When should I get my first fill if my surgery is scheduled for 3/8? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alice0592 0 Posted January 28, 2009 No, it did not hurt me and my doc. does not numb area either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crzytchr 3 Posted January 28, 2009 I wasn't numbed before either one of my fills, and they were painless. The only suggestion I have is look at the ceiling. DO NOT look at the needle. I made that mistake before my second fill and it made me kind of anxious. It still didn't hurt, but I thought it was going to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crystal1260 0 Posted January 28, 2009 I just had my fist fill on the 15th with no local or any numbness. I was totally nervous more about this than the actually surgery but it was totally pointless the most I felt was a bit of presser thats it. good luck with your journey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
babbs3772 1 Posted January 28, 2009 Ok at the risk of people thinking I am wimp (and if you do don't tell me you think I am)- I had my first fill done without it being numb - never again, it hurt and he was using fluro to see my port. The second two times I have been numb and very happy about it. I suppose each person has their own pain tolerance - mind you I have had two tattoos and my belly button pierced - go figure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiz 1 Posted January 28, 2009 You probably will have your first fill, if you need one, four to six weeks after surgery, but it does vary. I don't get numbing, and I barely even feel it. It's never hurt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmielou 0 Posted January 28, 2009 My Doctor does his 5-6 weeks out and approx. every 6 weeks after or as needed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites