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your process may differ but my doc numbs the port site before inserting the fill needle, then i try not to look :)

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It's a huber needle. Look it up and you will get a since of what they use. At least that's what my doctor uses. But my port is in my chest not my abdomen.

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My port is also in my chest, I have the same doc as Twinmom. I just got a fill today. They numb me first, then do the fill. I never look while they do it, and the numbing med is a little stingy - that's about it. Don't be scared of the fills!

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Hey Para how long have you been banded? Are you going to the monthly meetings?

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I barely felt it, the nurse didn't even numb me!

So you got your first fill? How do You feel?

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My Doc feels for the port, marks the spot with a pen, then numbs the spot before using the fill needle. If you don't look, it won't phase you. :)

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My port is in my belly button but I don't get numbed... Doc puts pressure on the area and then pokes it through! Just feel a lil sting!

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Hey Para how long have you been banded? Are you going to the monthly meetings?

I was banded back in 2007. I live in Albany, so I don't attend the meetings. I did attend some when they were here. How are you doing with your band?

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I was banded back in 2007. I live in Albany, so I don't attend the meetings. I did attend some when they were here. How are you doing with your band?

I live in Warner Robins so Macon isn't but 20 mins for me so I do go to the meetings. I was banded last year in October. I am still struggling with not focusing on the numbers but how my clothes fit.

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I know with my Dr.... he made it very easy for me to deal with the needle. But my port is close to the surface.... and he would get me laughing and then get me in the port. This is what he did... lay on the table... put hands behind neck and lift your head slightly.

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I don't look!! Lol. But for me it was not a large needle. My port is near my belly button so I don't get any anesthetic either.

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