Hi Lisa,
Welcome aboard.
Lots of good surgeons in Brissy so definitely look around, research and read, read, read all you can on here.
There are Brisbane North (coming up I think??) meet ups and Bisbane South Meet ups too. I'll post some links for you.
http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/t11694-brisbane-north-get-together?highlight=brisbane+northside+meet+ups
I'll have a look now and see if I can find a thread on Dr Daoud for you.
http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/t1838-dr-mark-daoud-brisbane?highlight=brisbane+northside+meet+ups
All the best with your decision,
Tara