Hello everyone!!! I am having my band filled on the 20th and I am wondering if it hurts when they access your port with the needle..I am a big wuss!! What is the process like? Please do share!! Thanks!!

Melissa:unsure:

I always asked to be numbed first. The only sensation i feel when they are adding the fluid is some pressure. I had my 11th fill yesterday and not once was i ever in any type of pain.

I'm going in for my 4th fill tomorrow. My first two fills were with my original surgery doctor. He numbed the area first with several injections. The first injection burns a little-then it goes numb. No problems or pain during those fills. When I went for my 3rd fill (new doctor) he doesn't believe in numbing, said 1 stick vs 2 sticks. I was a little nervous, but he assured me it wouldn't hurt. He did my fill and it was no problem. Actually, I think I prefer it this way because there wasn't the burning sensation, just a slight poke. Tomorrow I have a different doctor, so I'm wondering what "style" he uses. I'm always nervous going in for a fill......especially when they just feel and poke. How can they find that thing? My always have, but you hear the stories of how a lot miss. I'm praying that this new doctor for me does as well as the ones in the past!

I"ve only had one fill. No pain at all, very easy. Next one is next Friday.

hey Melissa

I am a wuss too, I've been getting fills and unfills for the last 3 years. It hurt me but I survived and so will you! Just be strong and breath. It is my worst part of the whole thing cuz I'm scared of needles!

good luck