Folks, I am going for the initial consult on the 19th. I am excited about FIANLLY being able to get a handle on this. I'm 6'3 and 305. I can carry the weight OK, but WHY? Guess my biggest question is after the initial surgery, how often do you get stuck for and adjustment? I'm a coward when it comes to needles:eek:

Hi and welcome!

I'm terrified of needles, so much so that I've been known to walk out of labs while waiting to have blood drawn.

So trust me when I tell you that the fills don't hurt me at all. I think that was one of my concerns when I started this journey, too.

I get fills every six weeks, though I think there may be some folks who get them a little more frequently, every four weeks, maybe.

Good luck, and keep posting!

Debbie

Hi Debbie,

You'd think that after 28.5 yrs in the Army and 2 combat tours, I'd be better. I HATE needles. Not that it hurts, just getting stuck is not my favorite thing to do. I'll survive.

Hi !! well I don`t like needles much either and I have not yet had a fill but I am sure its bearable..

Just wanted to wish you luck with your banding and to say Hi !!

Its late downunder and I am off to catch some z`s ...

Have a good Day..

Marion