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Hello all, I am new and from Australia....

I was banded in 2002 and weighed 341 pounds I have lost over 143 pounds and now weigh 198 pounds.

It has taken me longer due to having 3 children since having the band which is a big plus since I am also a PCOS sufferer.... It has also done wonders on my asthma which is all but gone and I feel fantastic.

On June the 9th I am off to get a Tummy Tuck to remove a ton of skin removed....

so yes nice to meet you all :laugh: and thanks in advance for reading ....

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:laugh::cheers2:Hello and welcome! Congratulations on your success and best of luck with your tummy tuck! I'm sure you will look even more fabulous than you do now.

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Thanks for the welcome, and I hope so.... seen some lovely photos of tummy tucks and feeling confident....

so happy to find this forum back when i was first banded it was a new op and there was no real support ... this is lovely.

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Wow you have done great. Congrats on the family too! I wish you luck with the Tummy Tuck and glad you found the site now for miantenence support.

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This forum is quite fabulous - so much support and attention from others - it's a God send. I have relatives in Australia and would like to maybe visit someday. Is the weather turning colder now?

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yes its much cooler now, which I love... I am not a hot weather person hehe.... even have my heater on atm :)

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