Hi, my name is Linda and this is my experience with the Institute of Weight Control.
When I first walked into the Institute Dr Roy Brancatisano started to explain to me that I had to lose approximately 5kg to 10kg before I could start the program. Well, I stamped my feet, I wanted the easy way out. Put the gastric band in and just lose the weight. Well that’s what I thought anyway. After many tears and lots of talking to Petra and Dr Brancatisano I realized this had to be done. I was a massive size 22 at the age of 17 and I weighed 150kg at my heaviest. I managed to pull my weight down to 130kg before going to the Institute, but again I quit my diet and the weight was gaining fast.
Once the operation was complete, I feared the worst, I still wanted to be able to eat all that junk food and I wanted to be able to eat more. But with the support of my family and friends and the Institute I said no and pushed on. I have only had 2 band fills and that has been enough for me to get just above my goal weight (80kg). I am currently 85kg and very happy. I feel very healthy and I’m back doing the things I love; racing Sprintcars (because I now fit in the back seat), water skiing, horse riding and most of all exercise without being embarrassed about everyone looking at my flabby bits.
Thank you very much to the Institute of Weight Control, if it wasn’t for you guys and all the support, I think I would still be putting on weight and not getting anywhere. This has made my life a complete turnaround and I love every minute of shopping for beautiful clothes that I don’t have to squeeze into.
Linda
