I just found you on the site today. I hope your surgery is over by now and that all has gone well. I too I'm hoping to get a gastric sleeve. I'm still waiting to see if insurance will cover. My husband had the procedure done last October. He has lost 70 lbs. and is at his goal weight. I have to admist that I was not very supportive of him when he did it. Like you said about your sisters, I was afraid. Anyway, he is doing fine. I am also 100 lbs. overweight. I have a five year old son that I need to be able to raise so I need to lose this weight so I can be there for him. I hope to hear from you after your surgery!! I will be praying for you!