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Lola I'm so glad you guys replied! Already making me feel a bit better. I too bought a bunch of clothes on clearance for next summer....eye on the goal! I'm going to start focusing on the positives and stop catastrophizing about all the what ifs and just roll with it!

I have a theory (I'm full of theories)... I think the reason we struggle emotionally because of this surgery is that we're going to be meeting ourselves - who we really are. Y'know - that person we hide from the world AND ourselves in the safety of insulating fat - without it we feel vulnerable - and we've built this cocoon to keep us from feeling. So that vulnerability is scary cuz more than likely we don't have the tools to handle it. I know that in my family (growing up), we sure as HELL weren't taught mentally healthy ways to deal with, well, pretty much anything. We were taught to either fight (loud, yelling, physical fights), or suppression. Those were the only things allowed, and when I left the house I brought those "skills" with me. Over the years I learned that fighting wasn't really socially acceptable, but suppressing bad feelings was just fine... it was private - acceptable. So I ate. And ate. And ate. And here I am. However, this time I'm not going to eff it up (I'm a LapBand revision) - I'm going to follow the directions TO THE T - and make it to my goal. I already have my "goal clothes" - you'll laugh but I thumb-tacked them to my bedroom wall! A pair of size 8 Levi's and a really cute cold-shoulder white shirt with black skulls on it... so adorable! Wish I could post a pic!
Anyway - you'll be fine! You'll come through with flying colors and well on your "weigh" to a new you! We can ALL do this - We Can. We Will.
Stay strong - women rock!

I'm being treated for GAD and depression, but I've been doing well on meds.  I asked my doctor a few weeks ago if I could start weaning my Abilfy.  He said he didn't think this was a good time (with the surgery coming up).  I had to laugh; he had a good point. 

Karen

I've been working a this for two yrs and I guess I have a bit of a unique case. I suffer from bipolar disorder, I have been very stable and have an amazing team of doctors. We are in it together and "normal" people go through so much after this surgury, I have different challenges that I will face with my medications.I am ready, but will need all the extra support out there!I would love to have someone to talk to and text in my hospital bed!!

Ooooo, one day before me.  Maybe we can text each other from our hospital beds!

I'm sorry you  are so scared and that you are going through a tough time.  Anything you want to talk about?  I've found that no matter what disaster I may facing in life, there is always someone who can relate and often has words of encouragement.

So glad you are here.  We will all get through this together.

Karen