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hey Nikki... is your hubby drinking protein drinks? They'll help him from being so hungry. The first 2-3 days on a new diet like that are the toughest... I'm sorry he's having so many problems with the pre-op part... do you think he'll do ok after surgery? If he isn't in this 100% - then he may have a hard time after. The surgery is a tool --- he's still going to have to make it work! He has got to be "in the game!"

As far as the fear... my sister had a cancerous tumor on her kidney... they had to take the whole kidney out. The risks there were horrible, but so was the risk of NOT having the surgery. Much like us who are morbidly obese. Complications? She has had a rough time... she developed a "giant" hernia, and her intestines migrated into her chest cavity. She went through and extremely painful repair... but the muscle where they attached the mesh had atrophied (died)... and the mesh is not holding very well. She has horrendous pain and digestive problems...

There are risks and complications with all surgeries... check with your surgeon to get his complication stats... and talk to him/her about fixing problems that may occur to ease your mind(s)...

I am scared too and I don't have a date yet... it's normal to go into any surgery with a bit of apprehension or fear... A positive attitude will help === go with the flow === do what you've got to do!!!

We're all here to support you and your hubby...

Katie

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300.1 / 239.2 20 wks (-60.9 pounds)
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