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Hi all,

My name is Andy.

I am 27 and am from the mornington peninsular in victoria Australia.

I was banded 9 months ago at a weight of 149 kgs and am now down to 112 kgs. My first goal was 115 kg and am now shooting to get under 100.

The band has changed my life so much.

It has helped me gain confidence and show me i can do anything i put my mind to. I had battled with my weight loss for 5 years before i decided to get some help before i got to 30.

It has made me aware of how important a healthy lifestyle with good eating and exercise is.

So much so that i am now studying to become a personal trainer and i am going to specialise in people that have been long term obease or that have had surgery for weight loss. I am giving up an 8 year career with Qantas to do this and am commited to helping others to make it work for them.

I am very motivated and look forward to sharing my journey and helping others along the way.

Drop me a line at Spaldo2@hotmail.com if there is anything you would like to talk about or ask me.

Andy

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Good for you. We have several bandsters from Down Under here on LBT.

Welcome and congratulations on your new life.

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