Fill Nightmare!

[lessofme2 0]

My doctor always numbs me first and I never feel

a thing.

[Laura steele 2]

you must have an idiot for a Dr.! didn't they numb you first?and if not ,why?I have had six fills and none hurt!!! Laura

[Rutiglius 0]

Well the doctor gave me a local today. It was numb didn't feel anything but some pressure. I have 4ccs in my band. It took a few pokes but he got it. Wow what a relief..:cool2:

I'm glad the local worked! I have about 2 1/2 weeks until my first fill, and don't want a nightmare!

[Kara 0]

I have posted my experience elsewhere o the forum, but this seems to be the ideal spot to discuss this.

To reiterate, I had a very hard time getting up on the high table which rolled a bit on its wheels in spite of their being locked. They kept telling me to "scootch" this way and "scootch" that way, much to my exhaustion. Then I had a hard time lying down on my back. I can't even sleep that way. I feel as if I am suffocating. They told me to stand up and tried, without any numbing, to hit the port and fill it without success. Miracle of miracles, the needle did not hurt. Now I have an appointment with the surgeon on Aug. 13th to discuss how to get me the fill. My friends and I have come up with the suggestions that perhaps some pillows might be used under my shoulders to prop me up a bit, and that a mild sedative, like a valium might be employed, also they might book a little longer appointment time so we have plenty of time. It was further suggested that everything be assembled and ready to go before they make me get up o the table. I believe that I will get my fill. I just have to spell out my needs.

[Loving everyday 0]

OOOOOHHHH Goodness, I go get my first fill on Monday!!! This is making me so nervous, I hope everything goes okay. :smile2:

[Pierre 0]

I am so sorry to hear of all the difficulty people are having with fills. I had my first fill yesterday, and it was very easy. My doctor does all fills under X-Ray. It took less than 10 minutes. He gave me a lidocane shot first, had me push up my stomach, and hit the port the first time. I only felt a small pin prick. I too was very scared for the first fill. I hope all goes well for you and you get your fill.

[Portola Suzanne 3]

I didn't have any problem on my fill in fact they offered to numb me and I told her just go for it. She was great hit it the first time and just a little poke. So don't let all this get to you!

[drh0729 1]

After reading the postings I real pretty lucky. My doctor always numb the area and tells me to do a little situp and it pops right in. I have never watch my fill due to I hate needles. I am about 18 months out and have had too many fills I think and I'm going on my 3 unfill. We just can't get it right. Even I can eat lot or just yogurt which I hate. I have been on a platue since last Sept.

But I can say it doesn't hurt for me. Good Luck.

[AudsMom 2]

thereitgoes, don't be worried. Her story is a rare one.

My surgeon does my fills, and he does the poke for the numbing and that does sting a lil but no worse then a shot... Then he circles my port with a pin and goes in with the Fluid to do the fill, he hits it on his first try.. and i dont ever have any bruising or anything.

You just feel some pressure. Don't be worried.. it should be ok:)

[thereitgoes 0]

Thank you AudsMom, for the ind words! I get my fill in 1.5 hours, I will let you all know how it goes...good or bad.

[thereitgoes 0]

oop! that was supposed to be KIND words :biggrin:

[nicole 1 0]

i went for my first fill yesterday and same thing happened to me... dr could not do fill in office we had to meet at the hosp. and do a fill under the xray... allwent good except my port has flipped on it's side... dr. wants to go back in port site and sew it down with just a local... he said it onlyh happens about 5 patients a year.. lucky me should of played the lottery..... lol

[Mamadot 0]

I've had one fill and it was really quick and painless. My port was easily accessed - no lidocaine needed - and I barely felt a tiny pinch. It was over in a blink of an eye. I had 4cc's injected. I'm very happy with my suregeon's placement of my port. I think that makes a big difference when it comes to fills. I'm so sorry to hear that some of you have experienced such discomfort with fills - I wish you all easy fills in the future!

[thereitgoes 0]

Had my fill today, it went fine. He had me stand up and I thought he was just going to look. Next thing I know he is wiping off a spot with alcohol and a little poke; then I felt restriction (felt like a lump in my throat) and then all done! It is true that this is a very individual experience. I wish everyone good fills!

[heartfire 4]

Had my fill today, it went fine. He had me stand up and I thought he was just going to look. Next thing I know he is wiping off a spot with alcohol and a little poke; then I felt restriction (felt like a lump in my throat) and then all done! It is true that this is a very individual experience. I wish everyone good fills!

Congratulations! So glad it went well!