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I stumbled across this site a few days ago, and have been checking it out everyday since. Well what can I say, I live in Tasmania, Australia and have been banded now for about 11 months with no worries so far.

Of course i've learnt a few lessons along the way, especially how my body does'nt appreciate lot of gas, less beer:cry but a new found love for red wine:) . I am going along well with a start weight of 164 kg and a bmi of 49.9 to, now 132 kg and a bmi of 39.

So the experince for me all round has been pretty good with no regrets with the decision to have the procedure and a new found addicition for the gym.I'm looking forward to catching up with fellow banders and sharing there take on things.

c u later.

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Hello, Matt......good to hear from you and to hear a success story! You must feel great about your success! Keep up the good work!

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Hi Matt, there's a few Aussies on this board. I live in Melbourne, actually quite a few of us do.

Glad to hear you're going well with it a year down the track. My one year anniversary is coming up December 9.

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hi matt great to have you on board i to live in tasmania and have had my band for 6 years with very little problems. And glad to hear you have done so well

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Hi Matt! Welcome to the board. There's lots of good info on here...just be sure to read lots!

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