Hi, I am TC I am from Ohio.. I have decided to have the Gastric Plication surgery. I am currently at 240 pounds and 5'4 and 39 years old (40 in July). I have thought about WLS for the last 4 years. I am very scared. I do not have a support system...I will not tell any of my friends..the only person on the earth that knows is my mother. I am planning at the end of April I will have it. I have my last appointment this Friday and I should be cleared. I am a self pay so I have to wait a little longer (income tax refund) my goal is 150-160. Can anyone tell me if this realistic?