I would be the one driving with my two kids. My husband is working & is unable to join us. I was going to go visit my parents for the long weekend, but I haven't told them about my decision to get the lap band because I know they wouldn't agree with me doing it. I'm not sure if I will ever tell them actually. It's funny because my mom needs it more than i do, and my sister needs it even more. Oh well! I guess I'm going to have to get the "flu" a few days before so I have a good excuse not to go!