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First fill - What was I worried about???



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I finally had my first fill today. I was so nervous and had myself all worked up? Why? I don't know, it was a piece of cake (sorry about mentioning cake). Dr. Herrera gave me a tiny shot to numb the area then put the needle for the saline stuff in. It didn't hurt at all. He put in .5cc first and then 1. and I really didn't notice a difference when I drank the Water. I definitely noticed something going on at 1.5. He then took me up to 2.0, but decided I was a bit too tight with that. So, I ended up with 1.5 cc for my first fill. I am on liquids for the next two days, and so far am not hungry at all.

So, if any of you are worried about your first fill, I can personally tell you that it did not hurt at all. I can't even say it was mildly uncomfortable, because it wasn't.

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I'm very happy that you had a good first fill experience. All of mine have been a breeze as well. I never feel a thing...not even the shot of lidocaine.

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Congrats on your first fill - I'm with you, it's pretty nerve-wracking until you discover that it really isn't a big deal. I still worry about port infection but at least I'm more relaxed about the actual fill process.

Here's my big hint for upcoming fill recipients: the fill nurse is MUCH better at it than the doc is! At least that's been my experience.

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I've been worried that I might get light-headed and need some help getting home. Since we know a lot of this is mental--I'll take a much better attitude in! Wah! No fill until July--I'm hungry!

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I had my first fill today, I was just like u all worked up also, I got the same amount of saline to 1.5 cc's and i'm not hungry either.

I have another question though and this is nothing to do with the fill sorry, but my signature weight lost counter, why is everybody elses dosen't have this big wide space following like I do, am I not suppose to put it on the signature thing ? Somebody please help me, i'm tired of my post looking like I have a long stories when it's a few words !

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Nevermind Guys I figured it out thanks !

I have another question though and this is nothing to do with the fill sorry, but my signature weight lost counter, why is everybody elses dosen't have this big wide space following like I do, am I not suppose to put it on the signature thing ? Somebody please help me, i'm tired of my post looking like I have a long stories when it's a few words !

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susan4794 Wow I just looked and realized we were banded and fill on the same days how ironic is that ! Also we live very close to each other i'm in southeast ga but we have to go to jacksonville for the mall and the flea market and stuff like that wow !!

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Here's my big hint for upcoming fill recipients: the fill nurse is MUCH better at it than the doc is! At least that's been my experience.

Interesting, DonnaB, I had the exact opposite experience. I found the surgeon to be much better than the fill doc (there's no fill nurse at my office). In fact, my surgeon is so good that I don't have him use lidocaine. And he doesn't use fluro either. Just feels for it, stabs, and hits it immediately. Go figure!

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Hmm... you guys said your doc gives you a numbing shot first? I'm going to be banded on July 5th and my doc said that one needle is better than 2 so he just fills without a stick. But i think he puts a topical cream on the area first.

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Leona,

Definitely don't worry about not having lidocane first. My doc doesn't use it and getting a fill is seriously less painful than plucking a single eyebrow. It's normal to worry about it, but I promise it's not a big deal. A non-event even, but for the weight loss results!

Good luck!

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Thanks Julie for the analogy of the eyebrow! That helps! I know that I am still going to be a bit anxious about the fill, but that is because it will be my first one and I am not a fan of needles! but after it's done, I think I'll be fine :)

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susan4794 Wow I just looked and realized we were banded and fill on the same days how ironic is that ! Also we live very close to each other i'm in southeast ga but we have to go to jacksonville for the mall and the flea market and stuff like that wow !!

Wow, that is ironic. Which flea market do you go to? We just moved to Jax a couple years ago, and I haven't found one I like yet.

As to fills, my doctor doesn't have a fill nurse. But, I think even if he did, I would prefer he do it. He just has such a way about him and makes me feel really comfortable and safe. I completely trust him.

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Hey Susan! I never see you online any more, I'm glad to hear everything is going well. I haven't gotten my first fill yet, but hopefully soon, and hopefully it will be as smooth as yours!

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Wow, that is ironic. Which flea market do you go to? We just moved to Jax a couple years ago, and I haven't found one I like yet.

I go to pecan park's flea market most of the time, I haven't been in a while though .

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