So, I had my first fill today and frankly I had been dreading it for a while.

I'm not much of a needle-phobe, but the idea of one going into my belly did not sound good!

The procedure itself was very similar to all the descriptions I've read, the nurse had me do a mini sit-up to get the muscles of the abdomen tight so she could place the needle.

The stick was less bothersome than getting blood drawn! I was pleasantly surprised with how easy it was. And nope, no anesthetic used at all. None needed! Probably a lidocaine shot would hurt more than the fill needle itself, actually!

The sensation of the Fluid being added was a little weird but nothing bad. In 15 seconds the whole thing was over and I was on my way!

So, for those of you out there getting ready for your first fill with trepidation, no worries! For me it was a piece of cake! :-)

how long ago were you banded? how long did you wait for your first fill?

I was banded on July 23... So it's been just under 2 months since I was banded.