Hi Dee , I was banded here in Perth on March 30th 2007 , when I started looking into it I was 147.5 kgs . By the time of banding I had got down to 133 kgs , 20 months later I am now 94.5 kilos and feel great . you will have no problem getting a lapband here in Australia , I have never looked back.... LG (life is good) hope all goes well regards .........Paul