I went in to the doctor for my first fill. Let me tell you that big needle freaked me out. The bad part he could not get it! Most of my weight is in the front so it made it hard. I cried when I left it hurt so bad and he stuck me over and over. Today I am going in again to get a fill and they are using an xray machine. I am praying it goes well. Anyone else have this problem?

you must have an idiot for a Dr.! didn't they numb you first?and if not ,why?I have had six fills and none hurt!!! Laura

Well the doctor gave me a local today. It was numb didn't feel anything but some pressure. I have 4ccs in my band. It took a few pokes but he got it. Wow what a relief..:cool2:

I'm glad the local worked! I have about 2 1/2 weeks until my first fill, and don't want a nightmare!

I have posted my experience elsewhere o the forum, but this seems to be the ideal spot to discuss this.

To reiterate, I had a very hard time getting up on the high table which rolled a bit on its wheels in spite of their being locked. They kept telling me to "scootch" this way and "scootch" that way, much to my exhaustion. Then I had a hard time lying down on my back. I can't even sleep that way. I feel as if I am suffocating. They told me to stand up and tried, without any numbing, to hit the port and fill it without success. Miracle of miracles, the needle did not hurt. Now I have an appointment with the surgeon on Aug. 13th to discuss how to get me the fill. My friends and I have come up with the suggestions that perhaps some pillows might be used under my shoulders to prop me up a bit, and that a mild sedative, like a valium might be employed, also they might book a little longer appointment time so we have plenty of time. It was further suggested that everything be assembled and ready to go before they make me get up o the table. I believe that I will get my fill. I just have to spell out my needs.

OOOOOHHHH Goodness, I go get my first fill on Monday!!! This is making me so nervous, I hope everything goes okay. :smile2:

I am so sorry to hear of all the difficulty people are having with fills. I had my first fill yesterday, and it was very easy. My doctor does all fills under X-Ray. It took less than 10 minutes. He gave me a lidocane shot first, had me push up my stomach, and hit the port the first time. I only felt a small pin prick. I too was very scared for the first fill. I hope all goes well for you and you get your fill.

I didn't have any problem on my fill in fact they offered to numb me and I told her just go for it. She was great hit it the first time and just a little poke. So don't let all this get to you!

After reading the postings I real pretty lucky. My doctor always numb the area and tells me to do a little situp and it pops right in. I have never watch my fill due to I hate needles. I am about 18 months out and have had too many fills I think and I'm going on my 3 unfill. We just can't get it right. Even I can eat lot or just yogurt which I hate. I have been on a platue since last Sept.

But I can say it doesn't hurt for me. Good Luck.

thereitgoes, don't be worried. Her story is a rare one.

My surgeon does my fills, and he does the poke for the numbing and that does sting a lil but no worse then a shot... Then he circles my port with a pin and goes in with the fluid to do the fill, he hits it on his first try.. and i dont ever have any bruising or anything.

You just feel some pressure. Don't be worried.. it should be ok:)

Thank you AudsMom, for the ind words! I get my fill in 1.5 hours, I will let you all know how it goes...good or bad.

oop! that was supposed to be KIND words :biggrin:

i went for my first fill yesterday and same thing happened to me... dr could not do fill in office we had to meet at the hosp. and do a fill under the xray... allwent good except my port has flipped on it's side... dr. wants to go back in port site and sew it down with just a local... he said it onlyh happens about 5 patients a year.. lucky me should of played the lottery..... lol

I've had one fill and it was really quick and painless. My port was easily accessed - no lidocaine needed - and I barely felt a tiny pinch. It was over in a blink of an eye. I had 4cc's injected. I'm very happy with my suregeon's placement of my port. I think that makes a big difference when it comes to fills. I'm so sorry to hear that some of you have experienced such discomfort with fills - I wish you all easy fills in the future!

Had my fill today, it went fine. He had me stand up and I thought he was just going to look. Next thing I know he is wiping off a spot with alcohol and a little poke; then I felt restriction (felt like a lump in my throat) and then all done! It is true that this is a very individual experience. I wish everyone good fills!

Had my fill today, it went fine. He had me stand up and I thought he was just going to look. Next thing I know he is wiping off a spot with alcohol and a little poke; then I felt restriction (felt like a lump in my throat) and then all done! It is true that this is a very individual experience. I wish everyone good fills!

Congratulations! So glad it went well!

I have the same issues as you do, Mine is difficult like yours on all 7 fills. Just get the lidocaine and let the Dr do what has to do to get the fill.......