Feelings on Fills?

 I was just wondering what everyone's feelings on fills were. 
Personally, I am terrified of needles, and on top of that, I'm not quite sure what to expect pain or discomfort wise after.
So anyone who is able to shed some light on this things for me, please do.
Thanks! 

After reading all the scarey blogs about fills, I like you was concerned, Today I had my 1st fill. Barely felt a pinch and that was it. Drank some water no problem..Had 1cc put in. Now 2 days on just liquids and then 2 days pureed and then regular food. Sometimes we have to find out for ourself and not take the positive things we read and stay with that. Yes things do happan but when your a neebee it tends to scare us...Good luck when you get yours...

 Thank you so much for your input! I really was nervous because I had read negative and scary things just like you said. So I appreciate the positive comments. :)

i was pretty freaked out too, but it's not that bad. It's considerably less painful than a blood draw. Truly!!!  You can't really feel it. I know thats weird to say, but it's true. you can feel some funky pressure, but thats about it. The worst part is if they numb it up. That little bugger stings for about 2 seconds till it goes all numb.

here are some links of different types of fills. Each office is a little different in their technique.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I32y3aHQbXM&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeqBAlpWmHU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ8ZqWcQt8g&feature=related


this one shows what the C arm looks like. Some offices do the fill under the fluro.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axGyTXJZ1FM&feature=related

 Hi there!

I have awful veins, so I always hate having blood drawn because they always miss! 
Thank you for the links to the videos! They are loading now and I"m really interested to watch them. My internet is painfully slow, so it will take a bit. But I really appreciate it!!

:)

 Thank you :) I agree completely!

I hate having fills done because I am afraid of accidental punctures to the band tubing. Especially NOW since I have had to have my port replaced. Soooo want to avoid them!!

As far as needles, I am not afraid of needles, I have pretty deep veins, so giving blood has always been a multi puncture exprience.

Honestly the huber needle they use is not a bad experience... at all. It is very thin.

 Thanks for your feedback! I understand your not wanting to have them done in concern for the tubing. Hopefully your port replacement stays all good and no more problems! Especially with fills!!

:)

 My first fill was last Friday and I was so nervous I actually wanted to talk my surgeon out of giving me one.  Lol.  But he gave me 4cc and it took forever, and the whole time I didn't feel anything.  I also watched the YouTube videos links that Tiff posted.  Thanks Tiff!!