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I finally got my second fill today. I had 4 cc and he added 2 cc so now I have 6 cc in a 10 cc band. Wasn't too bad - the one that hurts is the numbing needle. I don't go back for 2-3 months so hopefully this will help.

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I don't think I would do a fill without the numbing needle first. I never have tried it, but I just don't think I could do that.

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I got my first fill this week, and i have to agree with you on the needle part. I have a 10 cc band too but they put me to 3.7ml, but I still dont haven any restriction. Do you have restriction at the 6cc and are you still hungry?

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My first fill (3cc) was painless, no numbing agent. Went like a breeze.

However, my second fill (2cc), no numbing agent, was a considerable amount of pain. Felt every move of the needle fishing around looking for the port. Took several minutes to find port. And burning sensation all the while as well

I now have 5 cc in a 14cc band.

Not complaining!! Just sharing that there was so much difference between fills. The doctor said it is due to port settling into place and scar tissue forming and nerve endings placing themselves as body changes occur.

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I just had my 3rd fill and finally got good restriction for the 1st time. All of it doesn't mean much until that restriction kicks in, at least for me. I couldn't do it on willpower alone or on a liquid diet either. I need Portion Control and now I have it. The fills don't bother me {except for the $$$$} They are just a necessary means to an end.

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I don't think I would do a fill without the numbing needle first. I never have tried it, but I just don't think I could do that.

You really dont need to be numb beforehand. Youre getting a needle so that the next needle doesnt hurt? I have gotten two fills so far and it was only a little pinch. My doctor was right. I dont need to be numb. I heard the needle that numbs you is worse. So, why bother? I have very little stomach fat, so its not like I have any cushioning that makes it easier. Try is once. I guarantee you will never get numbed again. Believe me, I dont like pain, but this is only a little prick-no big deal.

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Got my 4th fill thursday, never have been numbed , no big deal little pinch than over!

Think i have a little restriction finally!!!

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After he numbed the area, he put in the fill needle and apparently hit a spot that wasn't numb and I say whoa that hurts so he numbed it a little more. I think I am too chicken to try it without the numbing.

I am finally feeling restriction - I ate one hard boiled egg w/ mayo this morning and then ate one slice of deli ham and 5 wheat thins for lunch. I almost couldn't finish lunch - I was starting to get a weird feeling. Hopefully the restriction continues. I'm a little afraid to try regular meat yet - maybe in a couple of days. So far I haven't had hunger pains between meals which is unusual.

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I have 3 fills and have not be numbed. Why get stuck twice? It really isn't bad. I think it is all in our head. Sticking a needle into our tummy. Its not bad. The port is not that far under the skin. But my Doctor, is great too. She has found the port easily each time. I go this Thursday for my 4th fill. Hopefully I will get the restriction I need. I am not complaining, I have lost 60 lbs. I was banded October 3, 2008. I wish I could get the restriction I felt right after surgery. I am so happy that I did this. I have ordered clothes for the summer, two sizes down. I found them on sale. I ordered shorts, blouses and capri's that were on sale for only 2.88 each.

Try just one time without the numbing. I really believe that you will be surprised.

Good Luck to all.

Lone Star Loser

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I had my second fill on Monday the 19th of January. I feel some restriction. Thank God! I had my last fill 12-1, and had zero restriction for 6 long weeks. I'm so glad to see others who are around the same area of the journey. Good luck all!

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