Fishnfool

I was in a work related accident 10 yrs ago and gained over 100lbs and not being able to be as active and loving food. Ive tried diets but seem like i lose 10-15-20 pounds and find a way to gain it all back plus. I haqve a few friends who have had the lap band done and have lost alot of weight and i see they have a new look on life and i want what they have but need help. Even as im writing this i feel like i failed on diets and myself but its a uphill battle as im getting older. I seen a doctor of consoltation in march but wanted to try again and lose weight but hear i sit still as fat as i was then always being drawn to this site, and maybe after seeing a friend last nite who had the band and is over 100pounds lighter and seeing all his clothes loose and mine feeling the opposite. I need help!