I went for my first fill today and it was sooo easy. I was a little worried, but the doctor took my hand and said just let me know if you want me to stop and give you a moment. He was so understanding of my fears. He had me lay on the table and he cleaned the area with betadine. Then they put a surgical drape over the port and turned on the floro and had me do a crunch to locate the exact port, and then they stood me up on the machine. He numbed the area with lidocane (sp?) and waited a moment or so then stuck the needle into my port,(first try) I felt the pressure of the port being pushed but that was it. Then he filled my band and had me drink some contrast, then water and he removed some as it was too tight. Then more contrast and more water, perfect. A bandaid and a handshake and I was on my way. I got 2cc in a 4 cc band. I am on liquids for the rest of the day today and he said take it easy tomorrow with solids, try to stick to mushy foods. I have an appointment in Nov for my 3 month check-up and I feel great. ~Mandy

Congrats Mandy! I hope this fill works for you! It sounds like it will!

I am getting full much sooner. And staying full for 4 or 5 hours at a time. I love restriction!!! ~Mandy

Amen Sister!!

Had my first fill today! I have to say it was totally pain free...until the lanocaine (sp?) wore off. I am really sore but doing fine. It took him 2 sticks with that needle to get it right. I ended up with 3cc's in mine. He said that he usually puts in 5 or 6cc's the first time, but since I had really good restriction, I didnt need anymore.

Great Bernadette! I hope it works for you! Restriction is awesome!