Sades

Forgot to say that in the last 10 years or so have moved into the obese category... currently weigh 102 kilos (205 lbs).

Hi Jane and the rest of the crew. I am from Australia and 52 yo as well. I have been struggling with my weight since I was young... not obese but always overweight. I lost 16 kilos (35 lbs) around 3 years ago but in the last 18 months have managed to put back 12 kilos of it... I have BP and recently had to go on meds for diabetes... which has brought me to the point of looking at banding as a solution to the constant yo-yoing over the years. I have spoken to a couple of people who done it with great success but that hasn't stopped the fears... I've noticed that I can't stop eating since making the decision to go ahead with it (put on 3 of the 12 kilos just in the last month ) I have an appointment with the surgeon on 10 Oct but not sure exactly when the op will be. I have many fears... not coming out of it or coming out of it with a problem... regretting doing it and the list goes on. It was great reading your posts and then seeing you came out of it fine and getting on with it. Of course I'm still anxious but a little more positive hearing your story and the other newby's stories. Thanks.