Hi Laura, want you to know I celebrate this courageous choice with you! My life is truly worth living today because 29 months ago, I did it. you and your family are in my prayers. I too wrote good bye letters, and by the time I truly said good bye to 3 people in my life I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt I would be willing to die to not live morbidly obese one day longer. I lost 227 pounds. You will love your new life, though it is quite a journey to begin. The best to you!