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?

Missy I'm in Kentucky too! I'm guessing that you are going to the Georgetown group though. I'm closer to Cincinnati so I'm with Dr. Curry. I don't feel too bad about that though because he lives in Kentucky too LOL

I am sorry you had so much trouble, BUT I am glad to hear I am not the only one!! My first fill (the only one so far) was HORRIBLE. This does not seem to be the norm but happens once in awhile. We just were the unlucky ones. My doctor had trouble finding the port (I had my surgery in Mexico, so he didn't do my surgery) and between the 2 numbing shots (which did not help me much) and him trying to find the port... I was poked atleast 9 times!!!!! I tried not to look, but my husband said he even broke 2 needles. This went on for about 30 -45 minutes. Then, my husband jumped up on the table (he had lapband surgery too) and it was one numbing shot (which he didnt even need) one poke and bam he was done in about 2 minutes. So, it is not the doctor at least not in my case. The doctor said my port is lower than most. The good news he did eventually get it in a give me a fill without xray, but I am so frightened to go again for the next one, hope I dont need one for awhile.

It is suppose to be just a little poke. I don't know about anyone else, but i have never had any isssues. The first fill was a little sore, but that was only because i was still sore from surgery. after that it has been no problem. also your port should never move, because they embedd it into your abd muscles. so i would get that one checked out.

Hi

I have had fill problems as well. The only person who is able to get to my port is the surgeon who put it in and he is only there one day a week. It is figured out now but for awhile i felt like a pin cushion every time I went in for a fill. I felt like everyone in the office including the receptionist was trying to find my port. Now I will only see the surgeon and he usually finds it pretty quick. Hopefully your will go smoother now as well. Good Luckily