Corey, just saw you on MTV. Good job man. Glad you got approved. That's great.
I'm a newbie post op, but already over 30lbs down.
There will be sucky days, but you'll make it through. You'll also change your attitude about your food as well. I know it sounds impossible, but it happens.
The week before my surgery, I went hog wild. Ate at all my favorite resturaunts. Grilled Steak in the back yard.
After the surgery, the food no longer controls you. You control the food.
Good luck on your upcoming surgery and enjoy being a "loser"