:Banane35:Hi everyone, or anyone who reads this, I am 34 female from Australia and started my pre-surgery program 2 weeks ago today (shakes) and I am waiting to hear if I have the money approved for my banding operation. I probably have another 4 to 6 weeks until I know for sure, so I am starting early to make sure I qualify for the operation. I see the Dietition and Psycologist in a few weeks to step up the program. This has been a long time waiting and on my way to a new life. Oh yea, I started at 164kg, so fingers cross, hopefully it wont be too long until I am a TOTAL BABE! :cool2: