Ok I was supposed to have my first fill today and i have to say it was a horrible experience. I was banded dec 12 and have lost 23 lbs so far. My surgeon attempted my first fill today and after 40 minutes of being jabbed with a needle he asked me to come back next Monday. He could find the port but just couldn't get into the right spot. He said I may still have some swelling which is why it was so difficult but it was uncomfortable and now I'm bruised and sore.

Did anyone else have trouble with their first fill? This is the first time I've left the dr office crying. I was so disappointed!

My first fill was done fluroscopically.

I couldn't have taken 40 mins u are stronger then I. The nurse did my first one 3 times and I told she was done so she got the doctor and I told him he had one shot..he got it the next 2 were a breeze so the swelling things sounds right to me.

Does your doc not use lidocaine first? Mine numb the area and I don't fill a thing. He could try 100 times and if be ok? They Also make a numbing cream (emala).

Ready to change my life!

He does use a local anesthetic but when he was poking around with the needle I felt very uncomfortable. It was also painful when a muscle was hit since the lidocaine doesn't get that deep but the needle did. It wasn't unbearable pain just pressure and now I'm sore and bruised. Also just really disappointed. He thinks it should go much more smoothly next week but now I'm

Just on edge about it.

Hope you don't have to go through that again.

My first fill is the 17th. Hoping for a doc with good aim!

My first fill is suppose to be tomorrow. I am so nervous I know the dr is going to numb the area first but I am still scared. I pray like Banjo for a dr with a good aim!!!

Hope you don't have to go through that again.

My first fill is the 17th. Hoping for a doc with good aim!

My first is on the 17th too, really nervous!

I got my fill today...it was not as bad and I had thought it would be. Back on liquids for 1 1/2 days...then gradually start adding foods back in...I am glad it is over with. I will be able to sleep tonight..

Me too! I was so nervous but I didn't even know she had done it. We were talking so much lol. I only got 2.5 but I go back in 2.weeks for more. I finally get to workout so excited

My first fill is the 16th. I didn't get any instructions. Are you suppose to be on clear liquids for a day ? NPO after midnight?

Mine said no food for 4 hours no water for 2 before.

I had my first fill today and I was banded on 11/28. The entire process took less than 5 seconds. He made me lay back with my hands behind my head and asked me to do a slight sit up so he could feel the port. Then he injected the port with 3 cc's of fluid. I did the drink test and was on my way. Fluids are required for 24 hours, then one day of soft foods. If tolerable, move to solids.

I had mine yesterday too. It was not a pleasant experience I must say i was too nervous he did it like 3 times he couldn't hit the spot. Ingot 2.5cc in liquids now just had shake this morning and some Water starting to feel hungry again. Why can't it be like after surgery 2oz of water and I am good. Now I feel rumbling and growling.

I don't regret any decision in my life because at the end I will make it work

It was probably so uncomfortable due to you still healing. I had to get air taken out of my band 4 days post op and it was miserable! I screamed it hurt so bad, but regular fills won't be as bad! Your body takes time to heal