Arenne,
I pray your surgery goes well and your recovery is speedy! When you get home be sure to post how you're doing. If you haven't done so already, sign up on OSSGMN, the Minnesota WLS online board, at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OSSGMN/ where you can meet lots of fellow Minnesotans!
Also sign up for OSSGY for the WLS under age 25 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OSSGY/ .