I am on my Way!!!!

:smile2:Hi, my name is Rachel and I am 32years old. I have really struggled with my weight since I had my second child 10 years ago. I have done the usual weight watchers, shakes, joined contours gym etc and was fed up with the constant losing 10kgs and then putting 15kgs back on. I am a single mum to 3 kids and really want to be able to run around and play with them without being puffed out and sweaty and to be a good role model to them. I have thought about lap banding for the last 2 years and have been researching for the last 6months. I have an appointment with a surgeon on Nov 9th and I cant wait. I know the band is not the easy answer and I will have to change the way I think about food but, I feel it is the change I need. I am hoping to have the surgery early next year after the school holidays!!!! I am really glad to have found such a supportive forum and one that answers all peoples questions and also I have learnt a lot from peoples experiences