Congratulations Teena, when I was reading your profiel, I was all scared for you and stuff, but i'm happy you got approved. You deserve it.
I myself know what it's like to be a black woman overweight, it's not something that you just take lightly. Like you I tried to focus on the positive things about me, and it does work for a while, it just doesn't stay that way. Weight does bring you down, no matter who you are.
I'm glad you're having surgery, I wish you all the best, and hope everything goes just as planned.