Going in for my first fill ,any words of encouragment. Please tell me what to expect.

No worries. A sharp thin prick for the Lidocaine to numb you, after that it's just interesting. The needle is long but if you can feel your port, it won't need to go all the way in. They are special non-coring needles made by Inamed. I can feel when the doc draws out...it's like a sucking around my stomach...a very vague sensation but there.

You will do fine! It's kind of a non-event. You might be a little dissappointed.

Happy restriction! Let us know how it goes.

I had my first fill yest. I was worried too. It was absolutely nothing. My doctor did not use lidocaine. I would think the lidocaine would be more painful than the actual fill. I felt very full for the next twelve hours or so. You can really feel the restriction. Which is what the band is all about. The hard part was comitting to the band and having the surgery. Now just let the band help you.

PS I had to be on clear liquids for 12 hrs after the fill and then full liquids for 24 hours and soft food another 24 hours and then my normal diet resumes.

I also have my first fill on Nov. 15th. I am sorta nervous also, but this message board has really helped with all WLS related issues. Let us know how it goes! I suspect that it will be like most have already stated "uneventful."

Shawn

I am looking for ward to it and I am eating a lot more since my surgery. I actually enjoyed not eating that much for the first time in my life the pressure was off to eat all whats was on my plate.

Fills are a "piece of cake"!!! Good Luck

Had first fill on 11/01 - Now then fun begins! I found I had little or no restriction after I resumed normal food following the surgery. Since the fill, it is amazing! You feel when you have had enough......to the point that you won't swallow the last bite of food in your mouth. I think it's great to finally have the benefit after going through all this. The actual fill is nothing, literally a few seconds. Like a quick needle. Good luck!!

OMG, the needle is SOOOOOOOO HUGE! Just remember to breathe through the pain like it is giving birth. Quick breaths so the pain isn't so bad.

I AM KIDDING!!!!!!!!! Kinda feels like a sweat bee sting. Not bad at all, and I am a HUGE baby.... it won't be so bad at all, I swear!

I STRONGLY recommend the EMLA patch that La Madam turned me on to if you are a chicken like I am. If you use it you will not feel the Lidocaine shot, or the needle for the fill (in fact you may not even need the lidocaine shot)

These can be purchased here:

http://www.westcoastskin.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.search&product_namefilter=Emla