Happy New Year Lady, just wanted to let you know that it will work out for you, I had medical conditions that okayed me for surgery, I am only 5'1 and my highest weight was 196 lbs. I had 3 procedures done on December 5th, so I am still recovering. I had the sleeve, gall bladder removed and the unexpected Hiatal Hernia. You might say the works! Everyone kept telling me that I did not need the surgery because I was not 100 plus over but I did it for health reasons. Losing my mom and brother to strokes and sleep apnea, The psychiatrist approved that I did not even have to take the 5 Binge eating classes. Never was a binge eater anyway, when I got nervous, I lost my appetite. You are taking the first step to a new beginning. I am already down to 172. Any type of Obesity is worth getting help for. Good Luck to you and I am sure everything will work out just fine.