Am I Going Crazy?

Hi all!  I am new to the site.  Here is my current situation:  I am 27, single,  and waiting for insurance decision (submitted on Wednesday). At first doctor's visit, weighed 290. Now weigh 254. Here is my question:  Did you all struggle with emotional and mental issues before surgery?  I have always been very upbeat and positive.  I have never struggled with "blue" days or having crazy emotions.  Well, for the last two months, I have been on a rollercoaster.  I have also been suffering from depression.  I know that I am working through my fat issues but this is getting ridiculous!  My doctor has put me on antidepressents and I am wondering if I should seek some counceling beyond my support group meetings.  Did any of you deal with this?  Can you give me some advice on what to do? 

Congratulations, first of all! Secondly, yes, it can be an emotional rollercoaster.  It's probably best for you to try and work out your issues pre-op.  People often say docs operate on our guts, not our brains.  The more you can get through your emotional issues related to eating, the better off you'll be post-op! Best wishes for your approval!

heyyy... oh man, did i ever feel like you felt. i was never depressed before the surgery, but as it became more real, the more upset i would feel.  I became a little anti-social i would basically chew off my friends heads if they looked at me the wrong way, and i spent more time then usual crying... i finally had to admit to myself that i couldn't do it on my own, i really relied on this site and my family and one or two good friends *****ally would listen to me and help me out.  i came to the conclusion as to why i was so unhappy, i couldn't believe i let myself go ( i ripped all the pictures of my wall of me... it was bad ha) and then i hated that i was 22 and weighed 290 and NEEDED this surgery... but you can't be so hard on yourself and i started looking forward to life after and let me tell you, i 5 weeks out, 45lbs down and i could not be happier. people at school are telling me i'm GLOWING haha and im HAPPIER then i was before. so in my case, the blues passed on and like jennifer said before, deal with the issues pre-op. find a good person just to vent to or a counselor or someone.  i hope everything goes well for you. keep me updated. pm if ya need to --lauren

Thanks for the words of encouragement.  I feel better knowing that there are people out there who have felt the same way I do.  I have connected with two other 20 somethings here in my hometown and neither of them are feeling this way...or so they say.  I think that a big part of it is the unknown.  I would rather just know if I am approved rather than this waiting.  I have never PMed on here before, but I will look you up.  :)