Just how depressed can you be without being denied?

It seems to me depression is a very understandable co-morbidity. It seems they would expect 'some' depression... But I've been reading through here, and it looks like you can't be TOO depressed. I'm 26 years old now, but when I was 16, I attempted suicide with a razor blade and got stitches. I still have the scar on my left wrist. It looks like Frankenstein's scar on his face. AND I JUST recently told my primary physician (who does not support this procedure for anyone) that I have thought about suicide after she asked when I told her I was depressed. I DID tell her I could never do it. It was against my conscious and religious beliefs and that I would never try it again. Oh God, did I just ruin my chances??? She doesn't necessarily have to be involved does she? Will they look for those records? I'm sure she must've written it down... Is this going to be held against me? I'm going to have my consoltation on 9/23 in Grove City in the Columbus area. My BMI is 46.5 and my Surgeon (or the doctor I will have the consoltation with)is Dr. Stalmer through Bariatric Treatement Center. I am depressed, but to be honest, I've been elated since I found out my insurance covers this procedure. I've begun taking better care of myself, I've noticed. I have frequent headaches, and have taken ibuprofen for years almost on a daily basis. I've been trying to cut down on that because I'm afraid I will have a stomach ulcer and that will blow my approval. I've been drinking water more to flush my system out and to hydrate myself more to maybe prevent 'dry' headaches. I've even looked in the mirror and smiled thinking how I won't look like this forever! Sort of like looking at my before photo or something. I feel SO bad for those who are denied BECAUSE of depression! I could only imagine that the denial would cause them to go deeper into depression. I'm just about 300lbs. at 5'8". Thanks in advance, and God bless all of you for your help and encouragement.

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