Thanks for all of your input, I am 58 and I don't have a surgery date but have had inital Dr. visit, have scheduled therapist appt for 4-12 and ekg 4-15 , I am excited and also scared to death, I figure my surgery will be somtime in june. I have almost backed out but I want this weight off so bad, and nothing scares me except I am afraid of the post-op depression, as I am on well-butrin now and also zanax if needed for anxiety, which has really gotten better and I don't use it except once in 2-3 weeks. Anyone in this same situtation I would love your input. thanks