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

Welcome Therese, it's nice to meet you. There are several members here who are in Australia, I'm sure they'll come around to welcome you soon.

You've done a great job losing 50 kgs in 9 months!! Well done! You have every right to be pleased with yourself, it's an awesome accomplishment.

Sounds like you enjoyed the conference, and I know you will enjoy the members here at LBT Any question you have, put it out there and you'll get very honest opinions. It's great to have such a good support team.

All the best,

Welcome to LBT, Therese

50kgs in 9 months is absolutely fantastic!!! Congratulations on your accomplishments.

I'm in Oz too - Melbourne, to be exact. I didn't get to make it to the conference this year, but its on my must do list for next year.

You'll like it here. The people are some of the best in the world. I couldn't have made it this far without them.

Hi Therese, I'm in Melbourne too.

Welcome Therese!! I am in rural Oz too. In Karratha W.A. - Welcome to LBT - fabulous to have another aussie sister aboard. Congrats on your wonderful weight loss!!

Welcome! Nice to meet you!Your weight loss is truely fabulous!!

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