Thinking about lap band - need advice =) !

Hi I just joined today!

I have been seriously considering surgery for about 3 months now and have my first appointment with my surgeon on Monday.

I want to lose about 66 pounds - to be around what I used to be. I put the weight on in 2 years.

I'm just really nervous and feeling a bit grossed out after watching a video of the surgery on youtube =( but I I really want this and I have tried everything else.

I would just like some words of wisdom and advice, I am gng on my own for this my family are completely un-supportive =(

I don't have a massive pain threshold - and I want to know honestly how long it hurts for.

I also am a single- parent of twins who are at preschool - will I need help looking after them for the first week?

Thanks so much to who ever can answer my questions I really appreciate it =)