Hello - this is my first post. I've just started the research/insurance process on this journey. I'm a nearly-46 year old female from Central IL. As with most of us, I've battled weight since college and tried every diet known to man. I now have sleep apnea, hypertension and many potential problems due to my weight and family history. I work full time and my husband and I have a photography and DJ service, along with a 17-year-old son. I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired, so here I go! Coreen