Newcomer with lots of Questions!

Hey Everyone! My name is Kaylyn, I'm 19 years old and have been clinically obese for all 19 of the years of my life. I was born fat, about 9 pounds, and nothing has changed since then. I have tried all the fad diets that have come up in my lifetime and haven't had much success (with the exception of losing 85 lbs on weigh****chers). My last doctor visit turned a new leaf for me...he recommended the gastric bypass. I went home and thought about it...alot...and I decided that it is something that would change my life forever. So it is a week later and I am currently waiting for my consultation date with Dr. Nohr in my hometown. So what I really wanted to get from anyone reading this is any bit of tidbits that I should know about the surgery. I have been reading alot of articles about it online and I know how the process works but as far as what foods I should be eating, what types of exercise is ok for right after surgery, how to minimize discomfort and scarring...I am pretty much lost. Any help would be great. Lyn

i have also just been refered to dr. nohr and also live in the Hat. my appointment isnt until nov. 09. there is also another group like this but with alot more dr. nohr patients on yahoo groups its called ossg westcan. it seams like such a long journey but i know it will be the right choice for me. I am also "learning" all i can about this so if u find anything good send it my way:) thanks in advance and good luck Angie