I was just approved for surgery...

Well everyone I am pretty sure this is my first post.. It is so great to know there are others out there that are going through the same stuff as me. I am 26 years old and have been over weight my whole life. I have PCO or Poly cystic Ovarian Syndrom which makes the who dating thing a little differnt. I am sick or sad about not only being overweight but what is with the excess body hair.. NOT COOL. Why cant the bad people of the world have body hair instead of me?? Just a random question. What guy is able to look past the fact that his girlfriend has facial hair.. I dont even like my face to be touched or to laugh freely and tilt my head back in fear of seeing my facial hair.... Okay onto more happy things.. I recieved my approval from the insurance company on Friday the 23 of March. WOOHOO. I jumped up out of my chair and did a little cheerleader move with spirit fingers and everything... WOOHOO. I am starting my pre-op diet now.. and trying to figure out what I should be doing...Any ideas? I have went to my doctors website.. Dr. Todd. He is amazing. Should I start drinking protein shakes now and get use to my liqude diet now or what? I will be given a surgery date on Wednesday 28 at 10am... I feel like I am on my way to a new life.. I am so excited. What should I expect after sugery? I am having a laproscopic RNY. How much time should I be expecting to miss from work? I have a pretty lite job sitting at a desk answering phones so I was thinking including in hospital time like a week.. is that enough time? I am sure I have many more questions but I hope to hear from others on the issues I addressed first. Many prayers and blessings. Brittany

Congratulations Brittany! I know your excitement. It is truly a wonderful feeling. I am 2 1/2 years post open RNY but I'll share what I can. I was off work 3 weeks but certainly not up to par. They told me to walk, walk, walk and I do believe that helps with recovery. Lap RNY - I just don't know. I would think the recovery time will be sure be less than with open but adjusting to eating (or not eating) will probably be the same. I think the best advice I would give you is to take advantage of this time to learn healthly eating habits and get all the professional/organized support that you can. You'll loose weight for the first year or two almost regardless but then - wham! you're on your own and you'll be back where you were if you aren't prepared.