Help! I get my first fill on Nov 13 and I am very scared and nervous. I don't like needles. What do I expect? I would appreciate any input.:help:

first the doctor gives you a shot to numb you where your port is. then they find the port and get a hold of it, it feels like pressure because they are holding your port still so he can stick the tool (like a needle) in that allows them to put in liquid and take out liquid. they put the tool in you and then they put in the fill and they sit you up and you take a sip or two of water to make sure it goes down then you're done. they take the tool out and put a bandaid over where they put the tool in and you're done. it take about 5 minutes, literally. the numbing stuff hurts a little but it only stings for a second then goes away. your port will be a little sore but it goes away in a day or so. liquids 24 hours, soft foods 24 after that then you can eat =]

My doctor doesn't use any numbing, but I havent found the fills to be that uncomfortable. I've had 2 so far, and they've went well. Just a slight pinching feeling initially. No pain or tenderness afterwards. You'll be fine.

Hi Marcy. I just got back from getting my first fill and wanted to let you know it was pretty easy. My dr didn't numb me, he said it would be ANOTHER shot, so we tried it without and it was fine. It was a quick stick, but didn't hurt. Its nothing like getting a shot, because the liquid goes into the port, not your tissue. So, all I really felt was pressure at the band site, I guess.. He pulled all the saline out and then inserted a little more. He even went in a second time to give me a full 1cc. I already had 3.5cc in at surgery (I didn't know that) so now I'm at 4.5cc. I am not expecting agressive fills, so as of right now, 5 hours later, I am feeling normal. I am on liquids for two days then mushies, so it will be awhile until I test my fill level. So don't worry yourself too much. Just take some deep breaths and keep telling yourself that it will all be worth it in the long run! Good luck! b