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I've been overweight for 17 years, but morbidly obese for the last 12 of those years. I have yo-yo dieted my way to almost 300 pounds. And not only did I gain weight, I also gained health problems along the way. Pain in my (c)ankles, knees, hips, back, shoulders, neck and most joints, then there's the sleep apnea, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and broken bones- from falling. Depression and Anxiety.  Oh, and lets not forget.....pre-diabetes. I take 7 medications daily. Some of them twice. So.....how old do you think I am? I feel 70 but I'm only 47 and I'm sooooo ready to change all of this. I have 2 young children, 7 and 11 who I've avoided having real fun with because of my weight. I avoid amusement parks, swimming pools, theaters and most anything that involves physical activity. I feel like a horribly selfish mother for not doing something about my weight a long time ago. But I'm doing it now and my family is 100% supportive. I'm sceduled for lap-band surgery on Sept. 2, 2009. I'm nervous but so excited about getting my life back.