Hello,

My name is Jarrin J. I'm 25 years old and I was banded on 5/31/2012. This was a decision that I had be considering for quite sometime and i finally did it. I want to start a family with my wife and I want to make sure that I was around to be a father to our kids. I'm @ my heaviest weight 483 :-( and I'm look forward to this being a successful journey.

hi jj, welcome to this forum. by having your surgery, you made the huge first step.i am sure you will be successful

Congrats on starting your journey. I have just recently been banded and have found this website and the people here so helpful and supportive. I hope you do too!

Welcome, everyone here is very helpful, good luck on your journey.

Hello JJ....and welcome.....

What a gift to give our loved ones !

Welcome JJ! Good Luck on your journey.

Hello JJenkins and welcome I am praying that you have a speedy recovery keep us posted on how you are feeling I'm hoping to join you soon

Thanks Everyone! I'm feeling a little better every day... Dr B. found a hernia while installing my band which increased my pain level but its been going well the last few days...

Hi JJ,

Yay for you! I was banded 5/29. The recovery is a little more than I expected but really feeling better every day! You can do this! It is a big step but having all of the support from this great site is phenomenal! The members here are so kind and answer questions for all of us newbies! Congrats again!

I am glad you are doing better I have a EGD scheduled for tomorrow to check for a hernia I heard they are very common. I read that in the beginning you don't have any appetite, is this the case for you? Good Luck

Congrats on your new journey

dionaw

I am glad you are doing better I have a EGD scheduled for tomorrow to check for a hernia I heard they are very common. I read that in the beginning you don't have any appetite, is this the case for you? Good Luck

It's been so so...Day one.. it was just drinking...but the next morning when the hospital brought my Jello and broth I was soo happy and ready to eat but couldn't eat much... I did loose grits today and slowly started back on my Meal Replacement shakes..

Congratulations on starting your journey !!

Hi JJ i was banded 06/01/12 so im 5 days in, i am also 25 and am so glad i did this now instead of when i am older, hopefully the rest of our 20's will be good and healthy!! im starting at 260lbs

Good luck Linze