I have not had a huge weight problem all my life.  I struggled with the same 15-20 lbs. through college.  Once I got married I started to gain and was onWW when I got pregnant with my first child.  All went well but I gained 55lbs. with both my children.  I lost it in between, but ended up dieting my way up to my highest weight of 225, a gain of 70 pounds.  I have tried everything and nothing has worked--it just got worse.  It's been 8 years now and I just can't wait any longer.  I have thought about WLS for several years now, but kept thinking the next thing I tried would work.  I started out wanting a lab-band and was hoping to be covered by insurance.  After the seminar, I knew the band was not for me and the VSG sounded great.  I am self-pay and luckily my husband and even my parents are very supportive.  I've only had one friend who was worried I was making a mistake.  I can't wait to have my life back.  I'm always so tired and thanks to a wreck 2 years ago, my back injury has gotten worse with each pound.  I only have 13 days left!