time for mom

Since having my children (first born when I was 35)  my weight has crept up continously.  I weighed 150 at time of first child's conception - 12 years later I have reached 222.  In my mind I still weigh the 125 I did in my twenties -- aaah and then I pass a mirror and wonder who the H is that.  I have tried many diets with some limited success and then rebound weight gain.  I have three friends who have had wonderful success with the lap band and decided it was time I did something for me.