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.

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!

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.

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

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

Thanks everyone for the welcome, good to know that theres a fellow tasmanian on here too. There is plenty of us banded down this way.

All that good food and drink I suppose lol.

Welcome!

I hope you find this site to be as helpful and informative as I have!

:]

Hi Matt

Im in tassie!! Who did your band?

Nicole