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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

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@@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

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

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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.

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Hope I was able to set your mind at ease

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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

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