Alright fellow bandsters give it to me straight.... what should I expect on my first fill? Is my food going to get stuck? Is it going to be painful? I just want to know what to be prepared for.

Thanks y'all!

Well....the first 3 fills, I was fine. I just received my 4th fill and have gotten stuck 3 times now. I have to remember to slow down and chew, I think that has been my problem. I got stuck today while eating lunch and forgot and drank a sip of water, why did I do that? Oh boy...not good. So, just eat slowly, small bites, chew well, and don't drink with your meals....you will be fine.

I had my surg in dec 12. I have had 2 fills. 1st fill I couldn't tell a difference. My dr had put in 3.5 cc at surg. So I was noe at 4.5 cc. Then went 3 weeks later and got 3/4 cc fill. That one I have got stuck 2 times BUT its because I'm eating to fast. I'm slowing down and chewing better. I go back in 3 weeks and I hope that puts me in my green zone. I feel like I'm almost there. Good luck. Fill r so so easy

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Alright fellow bandsters give it to me straight.... what should I expect on my first fill? Is my food going to get stuck? Is it going to be painful? I just want to know what to be prepared for.

Thanks y'all!

Chances are, unless you're really lucky, it won't make much difference. As far as the actual getting the fill, it takes just a minute and thinking about it is more painful then the actual fill.

You'll do great, try not to worry.

To me as far as painful it's much less than an iv stick. More than a shot. It's a pain that is quick and brief though cause once the needle is in it doesn't hurt. Pain lasts about 2 whole seconds. That is if your filler is good and your port is easy to access. I didn't notice a difference in what I could eat until my 3rd fill.