Hi. I have an APS 10cc band. Today I got my 3rd fill. My doctor doesn't use flouro or lidocaine. He justs does the fill blind and no numbing medicine. He can usually hit the port on the first or second try. Today it took 3 times. The first two times were very painful and I could feel the needle scraping something. When he removed the needle it was bent. He got a new needle and hit the port the third time. All of a sudden, there was a large gush of blood. He had to hold firm pressure on the site for about 5 minutes. Now there is a bruise in the area. Do you think he could have damaged the port?

Oh my gosh, you poor thing!!!!! If you are that concerned you need to tell your doctor. He can then do a flouro and take a look! I can't believe he doesn't at least use lido. The size of the fill needle is huge. Do you have a high pain tolerance?

dang!!!same thing happen to me this week. Matter of fact everytime.

Bleed bunches, 2 bent needles this time, third one was good, but my port has tilted, she has been having a hard time getting the angle, I did flouro 1 time. I know how you feel, the good thing is she does use lidocane.

You should ask your doctor for the numbing. good luck....

Bent needles? Gosh that scares me. I have had 4 fills, and each time my doctor has me raise my legs. I guess that helps him find the port. Does anyone elses doctor do this? For my out of shape abs, it can be hard for me to hold my legs up. He teases me about it. Lol