I get my first fill tomorrow. Hoping all goes well. I am nervous and curious as to what happens. Down 18lbs since surgery June 14th

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Hi Dawfe, I have my fill in 2 days and I'm nervous also. not sure what to expect and what it feels like. congrats on being down 18 pounds, I haven't weighed myself for a fortnight but think I'm down about 14ish

please let me know how you go and what it feels like

@@DAWYFE & @Chez2812. Don't be nervous.... It's a piece of cake. It doesn't hurt at all. I've been having my band since November 2009. How does it feel? My doctor places a pillow under the back and that pushes the port up. He then feels for the port with his index and middle finger. Once he has a finger on either side he then inserts the needle. Checks to make sure he is in the port and inserts saline. Has me drink water. That's it..... Done

Sounds good to me.

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Thank you doesn't sound that bad described that way ????

The needle doesn't hurt at all - abdominal skin is not very sensitive, I've come to learn! It's over quickly and yes, you drink water to see how you feel.

The first couple fills I didn't notice anything when I drank the water but at my last fill I noticed the water sat at the top of my stomach and I felt the cold filter in slowly, like a funnel. It's safe to say I'm "green" now. I advise going in on an empty stomach to see how the cold water feels.

Going in now.

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Thanks everyone for making me feel comfortable it was piece of cake. Filled to 3cc

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Hope I was able to set your mind at ease

just got out from my fill and it was so easy thankyou for putting my mind at ease before going in I wasn't nervous at all. now filled up to 6cc with second appointment in about 3 wseeks

Yay piece of cake I think needles are scary too[emoji16] but it's over in no time. Congrats on ur first fill