keep strong. i am in the beginning process myself also. I've started my weight loss and have my psych eval in two weeks. I had to make the hard decision not to tell my parents because i know they will be against it. My best friend is definitely against, which hurt my feelings. she believe since i had lost the weight before i can do it again without surgery. I've told my sisters and they are supportive since they know how miserable i've been. I'm trying to decide if i will ever tell my parents and family after i have the surgery.

stay determined and strong, they'll give you all the support needed once the op is done right now they are all worried and concerned

I know exactly what you mean. I started this process last year by going to a seminar. Everything was ok until the seminar. Then my husband guilted me into changing my mind. I have regretted it ever since. My mom lives with us and is 88 and eats like a bird, so her advice every day is just "eat less"! LOL, as if I have not tried that a million times. Well, I went to a seminar today and I have decided to move forward no matter what. I told my husband he could drop me off at the hospital and pick me up when I am discharged. Of course, he has became supportive, but this is just because he thinks I will change my mind again. Little does he know how determined I am. He is overweight with Type 2 diabetes which is under control with pills, so he doesn't understand why I can't just be the way I am as I, like you, have no comorbidities. I am happy with me, but I am not happy with my body. And, I want to be done with everything that hasn't worked for the last 15 yrs. I am ready for a lifestyle change, not just another diet. I am glad I found this site so I can talk to people who will not judge me and try to talk me into yet another diet and excercise program. Thanks all!