Before surgery I had the same apprehension you had. I also am a single mother of two daughters (10 and almost 12) and my biggest fear was I'd die on the table (although the likelihood was very low). I did psych myself up though by reminding myself what a more active and involved parent I could be when I was fit and healthier and how I'd participate more as I'd not be ashamed to go to the 'wave pool' in a bathing suit with my kids, etc.
My only advice for you is make sure you have a strong network on support. I did this 'on my own'. The only person who knows I had the surgery is my boyfriend. I flew to NYC myself and no one came with me.... that was a mistake, I did end up calling my bf and he flew in just two days after as I really needed that support.
My only regret is that I did not have the surgery sooner. At 42 I wonder how my life may have been different if I'd had the surgery at a younger age. Again, I am only 6 weeks out (as of this coming Thursday) and I have not had any complications.
Best of luck to you with your decision.
Kimberly
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 CanuckDiva 
Open RNY August 2nd, 2007
Dr. Goodman, BethIsraelMedicalCentre, NY
Highest/Day of Surgery/ Current/Goal
BMI 47.7/39.1/ 23.4/18.4-24.8
Weight 265/221/ 132/To be normal weight anywhere from 104-140
5'3"
89lbs gone since RNY ...
133lbs gone since my highest...
FINALLY - in the upper range of 'normal' weight!
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