I had my first fill 4-16-10 and could be more happier with the process! I thought it would be a bit painful due to my port site still being a bit sore. But nope PAINLESS and that's always a plus and it was performed using xray (do think I'll have it done any other way). My friend said "No pain no gain (weight gain that is!)

Thats great that you didn't have any pain associated with the fill. :confused: My surgery is scheduled for May 20th, and I'm a bit nervous about the process. You mentioned that the port site is still a bit sore, and it's been almost a month since your procedure... How sore are you still? I'm trying to figure out whats "normal" and what isn't so that I know what to expect in May.

Well at this point I can lay on my side with the port comfortably however I dont apply my full weight. On a scale of 1-10 I'd say 1. I only notice the port when I bend over or I press on the site. But in the beginning I had to take Vicodin for a few days (not to spook ya but I want ya to be informed).

Wow... well... I'd FAR rather know what to expect... I'm one of those people who has to watch myself get a shot... I don't like not knowing. I'm having my surgery done on a Thursday, and hoped to be back at work Monday or Tuesday... does that seem likely, judging from your experience?

Are you happy over all with the procedure?

I hope your port site gets to feeling better, and also... did you feel weird after your first fill?

LOL! I'm the same way when it comes to needles!! Unfortunately for me I couldn't watch them fill my band because of the xray machine. I was able to watch on the monitor though. I planned to be off work for 5 days but it turned into nearly 2 weeks because of a stupid dream I was having one morning. I dreamt I was using the bathroom and jumped out of bed forgetting I had just had surgery and uh oh..I felt like I ripped my port out of place!!! Ouch!!! So I felt like I had just come out of surgery! So my advise to you is be VERY careful and you may be able to return to work by Tuesday. Dont push it though! Everyone is different in how fast they heal. Take a liquid protein supplement if you can it aides in wound healing. As far as how I felt after my fill, I felt fine no weird feelings or anything well maybe a little but that was from that yucky barium you have to take sips of if you have your fill done by xray and after your surgery to check the placement of the band. I hope this helps. BTW congrats on your band date and I wish you well....