Hi All, I have my first appointment with surgeon Paul Burton from Melbourne next Wednesday and l am so excited. I have struggled for years and years with my weight, and having my four gorgeous children over the past 7 years has only added the kilos on; physically and emotionally. I meet Paul Burton at an information night last month and thought he seemed very genuine. I have read so much information about the lap band procedure and an abundance of your helpful forum posts, but l must admit a small part of me is still somewhat anxious about taking this step.

Will my surgeon really walk with me through this entire journey? Will my surgery be successful? Will l be able to embrace the lifestyle changes? Will l become healthier and happier? or sad and depressed like so many l have read about. So many questions, so much to consider....and hopefully so much to 'lose' lol.

If you have seen Paul Burton or can relate to my apprehensive mindset l'd love to hear from you.

Much Love,

Finallyhapy

Hi - have replied to your pros/cons post as well but just realised you are in the Eastern Suburbs as am I.... There is a forum on at the Beau Monde in Doncaster East this Wednesday night if you are interested in attending another to help set your mind at ease and allow you to ask further questions. I am not connected to any of the bariatric surgeons there, I had my surgery done by a seperate surgeon. Just thought it might give you a chance to ease your mind a little more!

Hi FinallyHappy,

I was banded by Paul Burton from the CBS @ The Avenue on 25 Feb 2011. He is a great surgeon, saw me before & after the surgery and is good with post op care. He is a man of few words, but knowledgable and sincere. If you ask the question he will answer, sometimes though surgeons are busy so make an effort to ask questions during any appointments you have as I've found the information wont be too forthcoming.

I have healed well and so far coming up to Week 11 this Friday - I've lost 26.7kg so far - woo hoo! My scars are healing and everything is looking positive

You wont regret this and Paul Burton is great - you are in very safe hands!

Good luck to you on you journey

Sarah x

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Banded on 25/2/11

11/5/11 = 26.7 kg lost so far with 5.65ml in my band (4 fills)

Paul Burton is a wonderful surgeon- he operated on my husband for stomach cancer- his skills and post operative care were excellent- 6 weeks on and everything thing is going very well- thank you for your wonderful work!