free at last

After working with a few dozen people who have had lapbanding done I became the biggest anti lapanding campaigner, due to watching them continue to either over eat and make themselves sick.However after years of over eating and yoyo dieting I decided to seek information about this 'cure for obesity.'I spoke to some good people who had been banded and read a great book, and did alot of research on the internet.I decided to see Dr Kevin Dolin in Perth, WA and that first meeting changed my life.I decided that I wanted to live past the 53years that my father died at and that I wanted to be happy within my own skin.I have lost approx. 12 kilos in 2 1/2 months and kept it off.  I have set myself small attainable goals and hope to get to my first goal of 73ks (7kgs away) by my 44th birthday in July!.I believe I have approached this whole journey with no false illusions and at times struggle.I refuse to be sick and to date have not!!!  I continue to eat vegetables and fruit every day to maintain a sensible diet.I LOVE my life and who I am becoming.  I do believe I have not changed as a person, just become more positive in regards to a healthier life style.For those of you who have not had banding to date, RESEARCH, TALK TO POSITIVE PEOPLE and remember, do it for you!!!!Good Luck.