Pre-op testing

My first post. . I can't believe my surgery is in one week!  Today I went to Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, New Jersey for my pre-op testing.  Though my doctor is at Columbia in NYC he also performs the surgery at Valley Hospital which I opted for b/c of lower fees. 
I was pretty excited.  Got a little scared as I walked up to the chest x-ray room and passed a number of sick people on beds.  Thought to myself  that every other time I have been a patient it was for such a happy reason - having my babies.  But this time will be happy too because I am going to final have the tool to help me lose weight. 
I am doing well on the pre-op diet.  Today I didn't even have my one meal and stayed on just liquids and a protein bar.   
On the way home I stopped at Nordstroms for what I hope will be one last shop in the plus department.  I am going on a business trip tomorrow and am tired of the comments that all I wear is black.  So I bought 2 sweaters - one mauve and one grey that will fit nicely for a while until I can start to wear all of the great clothes I have that are right now too small.  I think if I did not have the surgery scheduled I would have been so upset in the dressing room - hate those 3 way mirrors.  Wondering if I had that in my house would I have gained all this weight! :) Of course there was the "Plus size saleswoman" who when I mentioned that I was having lapband surgery made a face but quickly tried to correct it.  I said "I know, you know people who had it done and haven't lost weight".  I was ready for the negative attitude and I just explained I am fully aware that it doesn't do the work for you. . . The younger more eager salesgirl was so excited and said about five times that I just must go back and let her see the results.  I will be back - but to go across the aisle to the petite section where I shopped most of my life!
Then home to pack for my trip.  Will be gone for 2 nights/3 days.  For the most part I love my business travel but lately it has gotten tough due to the lack of clothing, not being comfortable in the airplane seats, and just not feeling good about myself around people which has been hard for me because in general I am a real people person and my job is based around interaction with people. 
My one week countdown begins!