On top of having an amazing supportive system, 5 wonderful kids, the self power to get rid af that prick when he did you wrong, and the love for your life and family........It sounds like you have done your homework on this surgery! Being a Mother you often leave yourself at the bottom of the importance list, as I always did. It is time to do something good for yourself. The first time I had energy to keep up with my little ones, I relized this surgery was a positve move for all of us. I wish you the best with your journey. Im here if you ever need anything. I think u are going to relize, maybe for the first time in a long time, you can be Denise Cortez here, and everyone will love you for you, and not give a damn about you weight. Take care sweetie!