Rob I wish you and your family the best of Luck, lots of Joy and a better Health. Yes it is your journey you are doing WLS to save your life but but but you must include your family and ask them for support. As you are going through physical changes you will also experience emotional changes. Your family will not know what to do, how to assist you and how to communicate with you. It is very important to express your wants and needs. Also it is important for you to listen the their wants and needs. Fear will grab the best of them. The key to a successful relationship is RESPONSIBLE communication . Best Regards, Dani