Stevie0412
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What does a fill feel like? I have my first one booked for the 27th April amd Im scared. When they say uncomfortable does that mean blood test or smear test uncomfortable?!?!
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Hi Stevie
Don't worry Defo not like that just like having and injection uncomfortable sometimes you feel like they are being a bit heavy handed pushing on your tummy but some fill nurses are brill if they get it in first time all the better. Sometimes you may have to raise your legs that's usually the hardest bit lol but absolutely nothing to worry about and if your really bothered you can get some numbing cream from the chemist but you won't need it good luck x
Don't worry Defo not like that just like having and injection uncomfortable sometimes you feel like they are being a bit heavy handed pushing on your tummy but some fill nurses are brill if they get it in first time all the better. Sometimes you may have to raise your legs that's usually the hardest bit lol but absolutely nothing to worry about and if your really bothered you can get some numbing cream from the chemist but you won't need it good luck x
Stevie0412
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Phew! Aw thank you so much!! Don't mind how much shoving they do it's the spiking that bothers me!! Feel much better now thank you so much!
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When you lie down and left your legs slightly, your stomach muscles tense and that makes it easier to access the port - it pushes it towards the surface.
Thats why
Fills do not hurt as long as everything goes as it should. You may get prodded a bit if the port isn't 100% visible/accessable but thats because they only want to have to inject you once
Thats why
Fills do not hurt as long as everything goes as it should. You may get prodded a bit if the port isn't 100% visible/accessable but thats because they only want to have to inject you once
Stevie0412
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Brill. I won't freak if asked to raise my feet to the sky then!!
kurstywursty
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Hay my port has also flipped onto its side. But they still get it. I would compare it to giving blood lot easier than a smear...you get to keep you knickers on lol
Bleeding hell girls. WE have gone through a huge surgery...this is puss easy in comparison lol xx
Bleeding hell girls. WE have gone through a huge surgery...this is puss easy in comparison lol xx
Mrs Q
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Get to keep your knickers on lol that's hilarious
My nurse finds if she does it while I'm standing it's easier x
Stevie0412
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Hi nomadb. You're a few weeks ahead of me, how is your healing process going? How many fills have you had? Are you feeling much restriction? Questions!!! xxx
nomadB
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Hi Stevie,
I've had two fills now so got 4.75ml in total. During your first fill they will check if there is any water in your band already because they flush it out during the op to check for holes. Mine had 1.75ml in it already! So your first fill will take a little longer but it's still fine. Just a weird sensation. Was upped to 3.75 in my first fill and given an extra 1 last time. They said they will never give more than 1 at a time.
I haven't got much in terms of restriction yet, I'm still controlling my portions myself. But the big difference is in not feeling hungry at all in between meals. I have little interest in food which is amazing - unless it's in front of me, that is! The dietician reckons i'm nearly there, a couple more fills maybe. Next one booked on the 20th of april.
Let us know how you get on. Honestly, no need to worry. I ended up in a weird semi-sit-up position last time! Lol
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I've had two fills now so got 4.75ml in total. During your first fill they will check if there is any water in your band already because they flush it out during the op to check for holes. Mine had 1.75ml in it already! So your first fill will take a little longer but it's still fine. Just a weird sensation. Was upped to 3.75 in my first fill and given an extra 1 last time. They said they will never give more than 1 at a time.
I haven't got much in terms of restriction yet, I'm still controlling my portions myself. But the big difference is in not feeling hungry at all in between meals. I have little interest in food which is amazing - unless it's in front of me, that is! The dietician reckons i'm nearly there, a couple more fills maybe. Next one booked on the 20th of april.
Let us know how you get on. Honestly, no need to worry. I ended up in a weird semi-sit-up position last time! Lol
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