There is a web site called obesityhelp.com/ that has every kind of information that you will need to understand the process that you will be going through and what to expect, afterward.   In your area, there are specialists who do this procedure on a daily basis.  You need to find the right one to handle your surgery.  You can ask your family doctor for three references; or you can call your local hospitals, try one that you think has a superior reputation, and ask them for referrals to the right specialist to do your procedure.  Meet with the doctor.  Having visited the web site that I mentioned, or Web M.D. or other informational references that you may have found, ask the questions that you need answers to, before your proceed.  This way, you will be prepared for this process and preparation puts the power for your health in your hands, right along with your support system (family and friends) and your physician.