Hey guys, thanks for stopping to read this. It means the world to have support!

So I'm 20 years old, and I had lap band a month ago. My doctor, Robert Davis, is a wonderful surgeon, but refuses to give a lidocaine shot before the fill! He didn't tell me this until AFTER my first fill...when he jammed that needle in there like it was nothing. I will be honest, there were MAJOR tears...I felt like a baby but it was the worst thing I have EVER gone through...and this is coming from a girl who has had more stitches in her life that anyone else i know! I have to go back on the 15th of August for the next fill and I am literally dreading it. How am I supposed to stay committed to this when the fill is like being stabbed??? Also, I'm still hungry after this fill. I feel like I could eat whatever I want...and after everything I went through, that makes me SO MAD. HELLLPPPP!

It's strange to hear that the fills hurt for some people. I had my first fill today during my lunch break at work, about 3 hours ago and I feel fine.

Is EMLA cream the same as lidocaine cream??????

Is EMLA cream the same as lidocaine cream??????

Emla will numb the area, I'm not sure it's lidocaine exactly but it's a "Caine" of some sort. It works well. Apply 45 min to 1 hr prior, lay Saran wrap over it. Wash your hands after unless you want numb fingers. We use Emla on baby boys who are going to be circumcised and they tolerate it pretty well

I feel you! I kepr hearing how fills were no big deal...and I lost it at mine, anyway! Hospitals, doctors, needles...they all give me some really bad anxiety, its so embarrassing! I started crying, my stomach muscles started spazzing, then I blacked out. Whew. At my followup a week later, my PA read my file and handed me a script for xanax. LOL. I dont want to scare anyone about fills... it wasnt that it was particularly painful, I just cant control my nerves in medical settings! So anyway, sorry your doc is such a stickler about the lidocaine...give some numbing cream or xanax a try!

I had 2 fills so far and didn't feel a thing with either. Everyone is different, but I don't think you should be in excruciating pain. As for the restriction, I didn't have much after my first fill either, but I sure am feeling it with my second. It'll take a few fills, at least to get to where you should be. Good luck.

Fear makes pain worse. If all else fails see if your gp will give you a script for valium if you have transport. Not the best solution, but sometimes doctors just don't get it.

ps, two of mine hurt like hell, 3 didn't. so it isn't a given that the next will hurt.

It seems every one is different with their fills! It could be right now your port is deeper, so when you go back in August (seems a long time away to me though?) it may be easier because you'll be slimmer and the port will be closer to the skin. My fills are always easy; they just put the needle in and inject it. I'm not sure if there are over the counter numbing creams? If so you could use some before your next fill, or maybe take a Tylenol? Hope it's better for you!

My first fill yesterday, really hurt...I'm in so much pain my body hurts so bad! Some people on YouTube say it don't hurt or it feel like a bee sting. But I beg to differ. It hurts! Are u suppose to feel sick afterwards?

I felt sick (nauseous) once but it was because I was too tight. I think once you get used to them they will be better. Hope you're feeling better soon!

I felt sick (nauseous) once but it was because I was too tight. I think once you get used to them they will be better. Hope you're feeling better soon!

Thanx!

I had my first fill yesterday. I didn't find it painful at all. It took my doctor a little bit to find my port but once he found it, it took only a minute. I was very relieved that it went better than I thought. Good luck on your next fill.

I had my first fill yesterday. I didn't find it painful at all. It took my doctor a little bit to find my port but once he found it, it took only a minute. I was very relieved that it went better than I thought. Good luck on your next fill.

I had my first fill on thurs and ever since my fill I have had serious shoulder pain after I eat.............is this normal or is my band too tight???

I don't think shoulder pain would mean your band is too tight. You'd be too tight if you can't eat solid foods. Maybe you're experiencing some gas pains after your fill?

I think your doctor can also give you a novacaine (localized anesthetic) shot in the stomach before going at you with the big needle. I had that done once, but found the novacaine needle was more painful than the big needle, but perhaps you'd feel differently.