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Well only from what I have been told by a couple of people. Colleen from WA was one of them so maybe we should post this in Ozband and see what they say about it...but that is definitely what I have been told. Thérèse

Hey Kel...I recognised your pic straight away. How are you doing? Recovered from the conference yet? I won't be going OS for plastic surgery..heard all sorts of horror stories..but as WA is like 50% the cost of the Eastern states I might well go over there for it. Nice to see you Thérèse

My BMI was 60.14 when I started this journey. Now it is 42.1 Even when I get to my goal weight I will have a BMI over 30 so I guess BMI leaves a lot to be desired when working out our goals. I don't think it takes into consideration our age, body frame and gender which are all important factors. However in saying that...I am certainly glad mine is now 18 less than it was! Thérèse

I have 4.75ml in a 10ml (same as c.c.) band. I have GREAT restriction in the morning..LOL. It's the rest of the day that is an issue! I am going for my 7th fill on the 20th Oct. Not a huge amount I hope, as I had an overfill last time and so don't want to go through that again. I am thinking it will probably only take me to 5ml. But its not the amount that is in there that matters its the restriction it gives I guess. Thérèse

G'day. My name is Thérèse and I am an Aussie Bandster. I am 44 years old, very happily married with no kids (only the furry 4 legged kind) I live in rural Australia so pretty much out in the middle of nowhere. I was banded in January this year after a lifetime of obesity. I am still obese of course but a lot "less" obese than I was 9 months ago. We work in Kilos so I have to convert but I started out at 396lb (180kg) and I am now 286lb. (130kg) I am rather pleased with myself but still have a lot of emotional stuff that goes with weight issues. But I am working on them. I recently attended a 2 day conference for bandsters and it really helped with information and support. Meeting others who live with the band was fantastic so I thought I would venture in here and see if broadening my horizons to other people was also helpful. I am happy to meet you all and do love a good chat! regards Thérèse

Thanks for the welcome everyone. Also thanks for the encouragement. I often get quite down that its not coming off fast enough but then I sit back and honestly think about how much I have lost. I realise I still have a long way to go but I am a lot closer than I was 9 months ago! I am glad I found LBT and will post more...I am just finding my feet and reading posts, but I am definitely here!!! Regards Thérèse 180kg/129kg/99ish 398lb/284lb/218ish