Is it possible I will be able to help my child lose weight after my surgery?

I am very excited to have been approved for my open RNY, hopefully in late March or early April. My 8 yr-old son seems very sad and told me then I'll be skinny and that he'll "still be fat". He is the tallest kid in his class, and weighs about 110 lbs and the kids really pick on him. Has anyone had any success in helping their children to lose weight after the wls?? I feel so bad for him - I am certain that I am the cause for his extra weight - he would probably be athletic were it not for me..

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