I know it's been almost 1 year since you first posted about this subject.
I'm wondering if you had the surgery or not, and if so, how you did or how you did if you didn't.
I did have the gastric bypass (RNY) about 7 years ago and I have had very good luck, losing 135 pounds and keeping it off.
I am healthier now than I have ever been and I feel wonderful. and I am now 60.