Tanisha, Congratulations. You wont regret your decision (though you might think twice about it for a few weeks). The weight is going to drop and every day will feel 10 times better than the day before. God Bless You and keep you through the surgery and recovery. And here is something they probably will not tell you (from Rogers book of what you should really know). When you have the LAP procedure done, they inflate you with Nitrogen. Then they cant get it all out. So it settles in your joints (usually the shoulders) and aches like all get out. SO if you have someone there who can rub your shoulders, they will be a lifesaver, otherwise have the nurse get you a hot hot towel. Good luck!!