My Doctor operates in mel maybe you should go see him. He was very supportive from my first appointment. He will tell you straight that its not easy. His name is Dr Dumbrell he is one of the leading doctors in mel and n.s.w. If you need more infor email me emmylou2706@yahoo.com
I am from Wollongong and I had my op last year. About the port I still get some pain around the port after fills and when exercising. You need to be very carefull when doing exercise I find different things can cause pain to the port and my left shoulder.
I had mylap band last year. I still get left shoulder pain and with it i get really bad gas. I only way I get reid of it is with massage it works the best and a heat pad
I had my band put in last year. I have not felt hungry since the operation. I find it hard to remember to eat.
For a month after my op all I ate was liquid soup then I went onto little lumps. Now I no what foods I can and cant eat. Like bread and red meat for me is a big no no, but everyone is different. I have a fill done once a month, which they dont hurt at all.