I'm scheduled for 3/25 & girl I'm with you on emotional eating! I gave a 4 month, 2 & 5 year old. We lost a little guy as well 7 years ago. I'm on the liquid pre-op diet and it's hard! I just want to snack whenever I'm making something for the kids. But like you said, it's good to prepare for what's to come. I know people who have has success & others who haven't. I really think the results depend on what you put into it, this isn't a magic cure, but a life change. Good luck!