I am a stay at home working mom of two boys (6 and 2 yrs). I am married to my junior high sweetie (been together dating since 1989).

I can not handle the yo-yo dieting anymore. I lose and then gain (usually more). Last June I started a diet and lost 56 lbs by Thanksgiving. I am now back to where I was and even a little bit more. I let it slip and have fallen into a dark abyss. I am tired of the abyss'. I need something to help me stay once I am down. I want to be around for my children and hopefully grandchildren. My family has a background of high blood pressure, high cholesteral, diebetes, and heart problems. I know my weight does not help that. Plus I have had ACL reconstruction (knee surgery) and have restless leg syndrome. I have to get the weight off of my knees. I just don't feel like moving anymore. ANd that is not fair to my sons. Who just want to play with mom. My mom had had Gastric Bypass done and she has done fabulous. I want to try something, but not necessarily as drastic of a surgery as she so that is why I have chosen to go with Lap Band.

the lapband is a great option since it is ajustable. have you considered going to mexico if the insurance wont cover it?