Hello - I have my first fill today and I am nervous. I have been reading people's experiences and threads however, I am not sure what to expect now. I haven't really lost any weight since my surgery six weeks ago. I plan on taking a deep breathe and meet with the doctor.

How do you control the anxiety? I live about an hour and half from the doctor. What does it feel like if something is wrong?

being a nervous nelly.

I have a lot of anxiety over just about anything. All I can say is that getting a fill is a piece of cake. It doesn't hurt and you will finally get that wonderful restriction...well maybe after a few fills...but no worries..it's easy! Best wishes...

It's OK, I actually gained weight between my surgery and first fill since then I have lost 2 pounds a week steadily don't beat yourself up for not losing weight during this time. Once you start getting fills it will be easier.

I know a lady who has the lap band and it hasn't worked for her, so first she tried to talk me out of getting it then she told me how terrible it was to have it filled. I was terrified when I went for the first fill. It was a small stick just like a flu shot, and then it was over. I was so pissed at her for making me think it was a big deal when it wasn't. Relax, if you have had a flu shot or any other shot you already know what it feels like.

I had my first fill yesterday and it was a piece of cake! They put me in a reclining chair, gave me a shot of numbing medicine which did sting a little but nothing unbearable and then did the fill. I didn't even feel the needle go in! I was in and out of there in less than 15 minutes. I was told to eat what I could but to chew, chew, chew! I expected to be on liquids for a few days but nope! I haven't lost any weight from my surgery yet either but they told me to be patient and I would get there. I got 3cc's and my band holds 10. I go back on 3/30 for my 2nd fill. I ate less than a cup of food last night and was really full. I was so excited!! Good luck and try not to be nervous! You'll do great!

I got filled on Monday and I was really scared before I went in. It really was all in my head it was no worse then a small prick and a little pressure. I went on liquids the rest of the day then mushies the next day and today I'm working my regular food back in but just a little bit fills me up now so I haven't had a big variety. Just do some deep breathing while your waiting and just think of how awesome it will be when you go in the next time and you have lost a few pounds! Good luck!

I just came back from getting a fill. It is no big deal! In fact I look forward to it because it means I am going to see the scale go down. After you get this first one behind you, you will look forward to them too!