Scottsdale, anyone?

I would like to communicate with someone post op lap banding. My questions are about the access port. What does it feel like? Is it hard? It looks big in size. When you lose weight does it stick out? How many times will you need access and for what reasons? What are the side effects or unpleasant side effects from the surgery? I have been on the Scottsdale web site and have heard good things about the surgeons there.