I posted this video on YouTube of a lap band fill, just for the heck of it:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwBrOoqRVhg]YouTube - 8 second lap band fill[/ame]

Dr. C

Cincinnati, Ohio

www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND

DISCLAIMER: I am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

For me that was really disturbing. I hate needles and now I'm nervous about my fist fill- I guess I'll have to keep my eyes shut. I then went to go see the banding video- I made it 10 seconds before closing the window.

Sorry - I thought it would have the opposite effect! You should know that I've already sprayed her skin with some numbing medicine so she doesn't feel the stick. There is sound to the video so you can hear there is no moaning in agony!! Plus, it only lasts 8 seconds...

Dr. C

Cincinnati, Ohio

www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND

DISCLAIMER: I am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

That's about what it looks like for me too, except I am all red from the freeze spray. There is almost no pain at all, just the weird sensation of the port being manipulated. ~Mandy

Dr. C That is great for education, THANK YOU!!!

I didn't look when I got my fill. I just kept my eyes closed and it was over before I knew it.

I'm with you Jules! I didn't close my eyes but I sure as hell didn't watch! I think I'm allergic to needles.........

I find the video very educational....I am not banded yet, and I know what to expect now.

My fills are done under flouro (only way the ins will pay) and I love to watch the screen while it's being done. ~Mandy

Wow! Great vidio link! Thank you!:clap2:

Being that I work on a bariatric surgery unit I have watched the surgeries for both banding and RNY but never had a clue what was entailed for a fill. I mean I knew what they did but really thought it was a little more involved. Was way too cool to watch.

Dr C. Thanks for the educational experience. Just cant wait to be banded and layin there having my own fill.

Yes, thanks for the instructional video. My surgeon doesn't use floro and I have been really nervous about it. Glad to hear that it doesn't hurt due to the freeze spray. And it's a quick hit - in and out. Excellent!

My first fill is 1/25 and I have been dreaming about it. There's only one kind of poke I like, and it doesn't come from a needle!

Nathalie

I posted this video on YouTube of a lap band fill, just for the heck of it:

Dr. C

Cincinnati, Ohio

www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND

DISCLAIMER: I am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Dear Dr. C. I just viewed the video of a fill , I am glad to know they numb it with a freezing solution be cause I feel I need a fill. I was banded Nov. 21 06 and lost 9 lbs at my 2 week visit and I told my Dr. I dont feel any restriction at all , I asked if the band could have slipped , He said no. I stayed on full liquids until Xmas and went right on regular foods because I dont feel restricted at all and I have never felt ill or nauseated with any food I have eaten since I am not on full liquids anymore. I feel like I never was banded have you had a patient like me ? I see my Dr. tomorrow on the 5th of Jan. and I have gained 2 lbs and am very scared he is going to tell me I am a failure. I am also going to have a counseling appt. tomorrow about my attitude toward food and a lot of stree I am under in my family life. I started out at 253 on surgery day, my highest was 262 10 days preop due to liquids and low carbs. Dr. C. have I hurt myself by not going on pureed foods? please respond to me when it is convenient for you , it will be gratefully appreciated. Thank you Patty in Pa. also known as makemelean

It is very normal not to have restriction at this point. It takes 3-5 fills to get there - just be patient and follow the diet no more cheating!

Dr. C

Cincinnati, Ohio

www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND

DISCLAIMER: I am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Dear Dr. C. I just viewed the video of a fill , I am glad to know they numb it with a freezing solution be cause I feel I need a fill. I was banded Nov. 21 06 and lost 9 lbs at my 2 week visit and I told my Dr. I dont feel any restriction at all , I asked if the band could have slipped , He said no. I stayed on full liquids until Xmas and went right on regular foods because I dont feel restricted at all and I have never felt ill or nauseated with any food I have eaten since I am not on full liquids anymore. I feel like I never was banded have you had a patient like me ? I see my Dr. tomorrow on the 5th of Jan. and I have gained 2 lbs and am very scared he is going to tell me I am a failure. I am also going to have a counseling appt. tomorrow about my attitude toward food and a lot of stree I am under in my family life. I started out at 253 on surgery day, my highest was 262 10 days preop due to liquids and low carbs. Dr. C. have I hurt myself by not going on pureed foods? please respond to me when it is convenient for you , it will be gratefully appreciated. Thank you Patty in Pa. also known as makemelean

I was surprised to hear that you use a numbing agent before a fill. I have had 2 fills by my Dr. and I can tell you the 1st was a little more painful than I had anticipated. No numbing agent, just jamed the needle in. The 2nd was not painful at all and was done almost the same as the 1st. I am a big wuss and if I had known what to expect with a fill, I probably would have chicken'd out. This information was good to know. Maybe I can get my Dr. to use a numbing agent. Thanks

For me that was really disturbing. I hate needles and now I'm nervous about my fist fill- I guess I'll have to keep my eyes shut. I then went to go see the banding video- I made it 10 seconds before closing the window.

I am tough as nails about many things, 3 kids, natural childbirth, 3 surgeries etc. But little tiny needles scare me. Go figure.

I was so nervous about my first fill. My surgeon does not use any numbing agent. I also didn't look, and was happily embarrassed by the lack of pain of my first and second fill. :nervous