Hello everyone. I was banded on 4/30/07 and tomorrow (6/26/07) I get my first fill. I'm having anxieties and getting nervous. I have heard that they numb the area first and that you can't really feel it, but I'm still nervous. Does anyone have any comforting words/experiences to share? Did everyone else have to wait 8 weeks for a fill? Should I be worrying or is there nothing to it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!!

Tina

Don't sweat it, the fill is nothing to worry about. My doc numbs the area first,then uses then uses a special needle designed just for fills. I feel just slight pressure, not enough to even talk about. liquids only on the day of the fill, mushies the next day, then back to what ever i want.

307/248/190ish

I'M WITH THE BAND!

Thanks! I'm sure that I'm making a mountain out of a mole hill, but I have been thinking about it all day.

As far as the diet...I have to do two weeks of liquids following a fill. YUCK!!!

Thanks again!

Tina

I was nervous about my first fill too. It was nothing, your in and out with no pain. I was told to take it easy the first day

I was nervous about my first fill too. It was nothing, your in and out with no pain. I was told to take it easy the first day and do liquids just for the first day. I had no problem and I can be a baby sometimes.

Honey, I was scared to death....I was a nervous wreck all the week before the fill and the morning of the fill I was almost sick....I walked in the room layed on the table and the doctor did numb the area and it is nothing.....you will hardly feel anything...after it was over, I was so relieved...I couldn't believe that I had gotten myself so worked up over this procedure and it turned out to be nothing....not all doctors numb the area, but mine did....it felt like a little bee sting...it really is not painful....or at least mine wasn't.....

Tina,

I didn't have to go back on liquids for two weeks...I had to have liquids the day of fill and mushies the next day and then back to whatever I wanted...

Hey Tina!

How Are You Coming Along????????? Good To See You Online. Good Luck Tomorrow And Remember That If You Can Go Thru The Surgery You Are Alot Stronger Than You Think!

I Started My Liquids Today..........2 Weeks Before The Big Day. So Pray For Me. I Really Want To Do This Right So That I Can Jump Start My Weight Loss.

I Met With Denise On Last Thursday And She Told Me To Start The Protein Shakes/bars Early And That Was A Great Idea. They Give You Gas Something Terrible.....so My Body Is Handling Them Much Better On My First Official Day.

Take Care And Let Us Know How Tomorrow Goes....

Chanda

I was really nervous before my first fill last Thursday, and honestly, it was nothing. It was so quick and easy. My doc found my port right away (how he did that, I have no idea), and it was pretty much painless (I felt the numbing shot, but nothing after that). I would do it all again in a month, in fact, I think I will. :clap2:

Thanks everyone!!! I appreciate everything. I'm leaving my office in about 30 minutes. Still nervous but I'll get through it. I'll let everyone know how I did.

Chanda...I have lost 40 pounds...don't you just love Dr. Brody and his staff????

OK guys...it's all over...there was nothing to it. I was so nervous that my blood pressure was kind of high today. Oh well...now I know better for the next time. I'm so relieved...thanks for all of your comments and support!!!

Tina:whoo:

Good Job Tina! That's for the 40 pounds and the infamous fill today!

GW is so great that I have a sticky note on my desk right now to write a nice letter to the staff and the management! First class all the way.

BTW, second day of liquids and I am still on track! There is a GOD.

See ya,

Chanda

OK guys...it's all over...there was nothing to it. I was so nervous that my blood pressure was kind of high today. Oh well...now I know better for the next time. I'm so relieved...thanks for all of your comments and support!!!

Tina:whoo:

Tina,

I am having my first fill tomorrow and I am very nervous. I was relieved to see you say it was fine.

I had my band done on May 7th this year. I have lost 20pds.

Lisa - Denton,Texas

Lisa congrats on the 20 lbs lost, the first fill is freaky, only because of the unknown, after that, it's routine, (except I hate needles), but I've made it through all of them, LOL.

Thanks for this thread!! Its just what I came here looking for tonight, because I have my first fill tomorrow...and was a tad bit nervous.

My doctor didnt say, but I have read other threads that say I should NOT eat anything (liquids only) before a fill...what did y'all do, if you dont mind me asking?

OK...if anyone hates needles...it's me. My biggest concern of having children was getting an IV...not pushing them out or a c-section, but simply having an IV...how silly is that? You're right...it's the unknown that is so scarey. It really was nothing. I can't believe that I got myself all worked up over nothing. It's a simple little pinch (the first needle to numb the area) and then nothing at all. As far as what to eat...I didn't eat anything before hand. My appointment was at 8:30 in the morning. I initially thought that I had to do liquids for two weeks but yesterday my doctor told me 4-5 days and them move on to muchies. So...that was great news for me. Good luck with your first fill...it really is nothing!!! Also...congrats on your weight loss everyone!!!

Tina :high5: