Hi, my name is Melissa im 31yrs old and live in Victoria, Australia. I started this new jorney on november 07 had all my appointments through Boxhill hospital my surgeon was Dr Moore :cursing: i was then placed on the waiting list for 18 months then finally got the call i was banded on the 1/6/09 and has lost 7kgs since my op:thumbup: it was the best decision i have made. just wanted to introduce myself and say hi and wouldnt mind hearing your stories as ive only just started and sometimes the will power isnt there and sometimes abit:confused: thanks