Illinois,WLS

Hi,im new to the group looking for friends and support groups.I have always had a weight problem.Did all kind of diets,exercise threw out the yrs..I thought about it for yrs.and want to have WLS.Where do I start? I want to start going to support group in my area but cant find any.I live in centralia, illinois.I also cant find a doctor in my area what I do find is so far away.I have toget a ride everywhere I go cause I have no car. Where do I start at? Thank you