Talking to my primary care doc about WLS tomorrow -- any advice?

I'm going to see my primary care doctor tomorrow and I'm planning to broach the subject of RNY surgery. My weight will already be a topic of conversation because I've gained 60(!) pounds since I saw her last in 2000. I don't know how she feels about WLS, but I want to be prepared. What have others found to be the most persuasive facts, arguments, etc. when talking with their primary care doctors? Is there anything you especially recommend I print out to take with me? What objections can I expect? I'm 34, my weight has yo-yoed up and down during years of diet & exercise programs, but it always rebounds back to around 260. My co-morbidities are depression, symptomatic gallstones, and possible sleep apnea. Mostly, I'm just tired and miserable and worried about what the rest of my life will be like (both physically and emotionally) if I can't get my weight under control. Thanks in advance for any input!

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