I've not had weight loss surgery but I've been thin and mostly overweight for my 60 years. I think you are brave to take such a step and obviously you have thought it through thoroughly. There never is a perfect decision and it is truly your very personal journey. You deserve support for your decisions but there will be those who will impose their own ideas, views, experiences and tell you what you don't want to hear. Try to remember it is your life and your journey; try to tune out others who are negative and stick with true friends who support you no matter what. Try not to share your personal feelings with others who have no clue and can't offer support. Above all be brave and be a positive role model for your daughter: meaning that this decision is not a perfect one, it will have its trials but it is yours and that is good enough. Trust yourself and follow through...if you change your mind, ok, so what: if you regret it, so what: you made the right decision for you at the right time. Just move on and realize you are part of the human race. Good wishes to you, dear one, I'm excited for you.
