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MY first fill is still 3 weeks away but I have several questions that I am hoping someone. An help me with.

1. Does the doctor discuss your opinion regarding amount of the fill? If I want less restriction as I feel I am doing well is this considered?

2. Does the process hurt? Do they put you out?

3. After the fill how long before you know if its too tight ?

4. Do most people feel ill after their fill?

Okay that's all my current questions. Thanks !

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1. Does the doctor discuss your opinion regarding amount of the fill? If I want less restriction as I feel I am doing well is this considered?

-Mine does' date=' in fact I wouldn't see a doctor who didn't talk it over with me and take my desire into consideration. If I want a very small fill, he does, even if he would have given more had I not specified my needs.

2. Does the process hurt? Do they put you out?

-Mine never hurts and no reason to put you out. It's no different than getting a shot.

3. After the fill how long before you know if its too tight ?

-I do immediately if it's really tight because I drink Water before leaving. If it bubbles back up he immediately takes some back out. Twice I've been able to drink but was found out within a couple days I was too tight and some Fluid removed.

4. Do most people feel ill after their fill?

-no, in fact feeling ill isn't normal.

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Ditto to Missy except #3. I never really felt too tight till my 6th fill.

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Some people do feel ill after , most don't , my doc numbs e firs then fills me ten makes me drink Water to make sure it stays down , like missy says it's like getting a shot, I am REALLY afraid of needles so I was very worried when I went for my first fill and it was nothing , only once did my Doc , miss my port but I told him about it and we discussed it and he takes his time and makes sure he finds it every time now, so it doesn't hurt and it shouldn't it should fill like a pinch.

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MY first fill is still 3 weeks away but I have several questions that I am hoping someone. An help me with.

1. Does the doctor discuss your opinion regarding amount of the fill? If I want less restriction as I feel I am doing well is this considered?

2. Does the process hurt? Do they put you out?

3. After the fill how long before you know if its too tight ?

4. Do most people feel ill after their fill?

Okay that's all my current questions. Thanks !

1. Does the doctor discuss your opinion regarding amount of the fill? If I want less restriction as I feel I am doing well is this considered? Yes, this is part of your aftercare, your surgeon will talk to you about how you are feeling, your hungry and how much weight you are losing. FILLS ARE NOT AUTOMATIC, AND THEY NEVER SHOULD BE. Fills SHOULD ONLY BE GIVEN IF YOU NEED THEM. If you are losing well without a fill, you SHOULD NOT GET ONE. If you already have some restriction from surgery and your appetite is dimmed, and you are losing weight, you should NOT get a fill.

Getting a fill when you don't need one can create unnecessary issues, and complications. You will KNOW when it's time, your hunger will increase and you will began struggling with losing weight.

2. Does the process hurt? Typically if the fill is done properly, a fill only takes less than 1 minute, some people do report the surgeon/ or fill giver having trouble accessing their port, but most people who have skilled fill givers don't have any issues. I have not had many issues with fills in over 8 years. Do they put you out? NO.

3. After the fill how long before you know if its too tight ? It depends on the person and what is going on in their body, some people feel it right away, but for many others, it can take up to 2 to 3 weeks before your fill adjustment settles in, this is ONE REASON to wait about 4-6 weeks between fills, to keep from piggy back on a fill if it gets too tight.

4. Do most people feel ill after their fill? NO

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Thank you every one for the great info makes me feel more comfortable going into

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