Please do NOT do the bypass. I haven't read enough about the lapband to know if it carries the same problems.

With the bypass, from what I have heard from those who have had it, they were sick to their stomachs for up to sick weeks, and of course after that could only eat a mouthful at a time.... in general. If you had that willpower, do it now??? Also, the local hospitals have WEEKLY support groups for those who are suffering FROM the bypass ops and have complications or failure in it (and yes, others for those who are needing to relearn how to eat properly, which is what the main goal is...) If you continue to eat the way you want, you will eventually override the surgery anyway.

Please consider putting this money into heavy therapy to help you change the way you think about eating, and with a real dietician who you consult with regularly...or even into a personal trainer who also cooks for you. I think you will be happier with that instead.