My name is Lee and I am 57 years old.

Highest weight: 139kg   Starting weight: 118kg  Goal Weight: 80kg  Current Weight: 73kg

Two years ago I was in a very dark place. I had tipped the scales at 139 kg and was wearing size 26 clothes. I was in poor health, I had sore joints, high BP and I was staring down the barrel of a diabetes diagnosis. I was depressed and I was ready to “Check out of Life!”

My GP referred me to Michael, who I saw in 2018, 12 months before I could schedule surgery as I needed to include bariatric surgery into my private health and wait the 12 months waiting period. I saw this as an opportunity to do some research and psychology (surgery is only a tool), and get myself organised. 

Michael was an absolute professional! He was very positive, informative, gave me a thorough examination and put my mind at ease. He was in this for the long haul; I felt safe.

The whole process has been so wonderful and the best part is I have been given a second chance at life. 

I’m off anti-depressants; I have no joint pain; I am a regular gym participant doing HIIT 6 days per week!

I love my version 2.0 as I can now buy all the fashionable clothes and I am happy. 

My highest weight was 139kg, my start weight was 118 kg and my current weight is 73kg maintained for 6 months now. 

I have moved my goal weight as originally I had 80 kg and now I have surpassed that and my abs are still reshaping.

It wasn’t all easy, but with the support from Dr Hatzifotis and his team at Surgery Brisbane, every day is a bonus and I continue to reassess my goals.

My new Ferrari body I choose to fuel with high octane fuel! Not the old Holden body that was lazy, slow and was fuelled with dirty petrol (aka junk food). 

I never liked being photographed and now I LOVE IT!

Everyone should have a “WHY” and mine was “I don’t want to die at an early age and not see my grandchildren grow up!”

I have won the battle and it’s full steam ahead for me!