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I just had my very first fill. I was so nervous, but I didn't feel a thing, so it was a lot of anxiety but that's because I didn't know what to expect. He gave me 4cc's. After he gave me the fill he had me drink some Water and I didn't feel anything, which he told me was good. It's been about an hour and I actually feel a little tightness so that is good that I can feel it. I wasn't filled at all from the surgery. He told me to have liquids for the rest of the day and tomorrow mushy foods and then slowly try the solids again. So that's my plan! I'm just glad to have the first one behind me so I know what to expect!

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This sounds like my experience. Next time, I won't be so anxious. Knowledge is power!

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In glad to read it went well. I've been freaking out about my first fill

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I'm glad I read your post... I just had surgery last wed and I have been so freaked out about the fills... I actually just told my family I was more scared of the fills than surgery.. but you have put my nerves at ease... thank you... and good luck

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Fills are not freak worthy! Most have no problems at all! Best wishes to you going forward!

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I am going this evening for my first fill and was a bit nervous...mind is at ease now.

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I am going this evening for my first fill and was a bit nervous...mind is at ease now.

Good luck Sherri!

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I go on Saturday for my first fill. I'm really nervous because some people say it hurt really bad after is that true. and how do they do that

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I don't think fills are anything to be freaked out about ;-) They aren't painful at all. Getting your blood drawn hurts worse then a fill. To me, it feels creepy lol. I've had 4. I talk with the nurse practitioner through the whole thing about my kids, husband and house, I almost forget I'm having a fill. Seriously, they are no big deal.

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I had a TON of anxiety- but let me tell you, as Jaye282 says above, getting your blood taken is a lot worse. I did not feel a thing. I didn't look and I had to ask the Dr if he had already gone in with the needle because I felt nothing- and he said he was in! he told me that for the first fill he first takes out air bubbles, so that took about 30 seconds to 45 seconds. I didn't feel anything. Then he went ahead and filled me. Again, I felt nothing.

I'm nervous about needles- so believe me when I say that it's honestly not a big deal. The anxiety of having it was a million times worse!!! Take a deep breath and do what the Dr tells you during, like to stay still, etc and it will really be fine.

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I go for my first fill on Tuesday thanks for the heads up everyone

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I get my first fill today -- glad I read this. I posted something about it the post-op forum. I can't feel my port so I wonder if the doc can find it without a sonogram...

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I get my first fill today -- glad I read this. I posted something about it the post-op forum. I can't feel my port so I wonder if the doc can find it without a sonogram...

Got my first fill today also really wasnt bad at all can tell a difference. I am on liquids for 2 days then mushies for 2 days then solid on day 5

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Just wondering how is this performed? Is this another surgery, are you put to sleep?

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