I think the best thing you can do WITH your wife is go to her appointments pre-op, share your concerns with her and the surgeon. Do as much research as you can about the surgery. Obviously you are a very caring and inquisitive husband, as you have taken the time to create an account on OH- I think that is very sweet! I don't think that anyone can tell you 100% without a shadow of a doubt that there won't be any complications- there are a chance of complications with any surgery...with that beign said there are GREAT complications with morbid obesity!! As far as how it will affect your relationship, that is also a personal case-by-case scenario that is truly up to you and your wife on how you handle it. My husband and I had a lot of discussions prior to surgery and we both agreed that my health far out weighed being worried about having extra skin..He was attracted to me with fat IN the skin, so the absents of fat shouldn't matter...I wish you the best of luck on this journey with your wife! and kudos to you for being there for her when she needs you!

I would edit my other reply to add this but I didn't see it...

At your pre-op seminar they will give you measuring cups and spoons and also before you leave the hospital they will give you a TON�of cups to measure fluid and tons of medicine cups. The tiny tupperware cups like christie mentioned are good to have at home, I see myself using them for a long time. When I first got home my husband made a can of cream of chicken soup and divided it into 6 little cups ( I think they each had 2 oz) and when it was time for a meal I just put one in the microwave for a few seconds and I could eat!

Good Luck!
Dr.Mattar is my surgeon- he is awesome, I love him!

You are welcome! I remembered some other great ideas for you late last night. You may be able to handle the LIGHT DRINKABLE YOUGURTS during the full liquid stage,but if not try them in your PUREED STAGE.I was able to drink the drinkable yougurt in the full liquid stage.Always remember to sip slowly, all your meals that are measured 2oz should take you 20 min. to eat.And always wait the 30 min. before you drink anything after you eat.The clock will be your best friend for a long time. You will not get a hunger sensation reminding you to eat,that is why scheduling your 3 meals a day are important.My favorite soups that I had on hand were cream of mushroom, chicken, broccoli, aspergas, all fat free of corse. I still use the soups and I always have broths on hand.The protein that you will need will come from alot of protein shakes that you will have to learn to love.Do you like a brand yet? did you check out the recipe forums? Alot of people think that sugar is the only thing that will make you DUMP,and get sick but too much FAT will cause it too!A good protein drink to try is the ADKINS brand at WALMART. THEY ARE READY TO DRINK,AND THEY ARE MORE TOLERABLE THAN SOME OTHERS.Also if you do not have a GREAT blender you should buy one of those also.One of these days I am going to buy the HEALTHMASTER BLENDER,that Montel Williams does a commercial for.There is alot of info to know and I will be glad to help you thru all the stages. You will get thru this and be on the losers bench real soon.

Michelle, did you get approved? You will love Dr. Jones she is great... Good luck..
Jerri Lynn

I have not had any diarrhea or vomiting YET.. and hope I don't get any. I have been drinking all day everyday. I seem to be doing pretty well, just a little tired still. Hope all is well with you.