Hey y'all,

I was banded on 1/24/07, I made an apt for my 1st fill. I'm going 2/26. My question is does getting a fill hurt? Does it hurt while they're putting the saline in? Does it hurt after words? And how different does it feel after you get your very 1st fill then after your surgery? Hope y'all can answer my questions. I'm sure you can every one on here is so helpful and friendly. Look forward to some responses.

A fill does not hurt. If your surgeon uses a numbing agent for the needle that does sting a little bit. I have heard other bandsters say that even the needles alone without a numbing agent doesn't hurt. If you can get it I would recommend that you use the numbing agent. Especially if they have to prick you more than once at the port. The needle is quite large. Good luck.

My fills don't hurt at all. Just a little pinch and that's it. I don't get a shot of Lidocaine. My 1st fill I felt the saline go in, it just felt funny. 2nd time I didn't feel anything. I have really good restriction right now after my 2nd fill. After my 1st I was still hungry.