I have my first fill next week, and I'm wondering what to expect. I'll be 6 weeks out.

Does it hurt?

i can honestly say i did not feel any pain at all. i felt pressure thats all. so relax.

I was banded on February 6th, 2008. i've had a number of fills and three un-fills since then, in the ques to find that sweet spot. My surgeon, and his wife, who is also a surgeon, one of their nurses, and a nurse practitioner have "done the honors". I've never received any type of topical anesthetic before a fill or unfill, and they [those mentioned above] have never had a problem accessing my port. As far as any discomfort associated with these precedures, well, I guess it felt somewhat like a slight, sharp pinch, a sensation that faded rather quickly. I actually felt and have felt more discomfort upon being "stuck" for an IV or blood draw! I won't EVER discount anyone's account(s) of pain and/or discomfort!