Has anyone else's spouse seem distant the closer to the surgery date?

My husband who is normally very supportive and caring has lately become distant. Whenever I start talking about the surgery or preparations for my hospital stay (we have 5 children he'll have to take care of while I'm in the hospital) or how I can't wait until this time next year he gets very quiet and most times changes the subject. I expected some sort of reaction, only because he lost his first wife to cancer 6 months after being diagnosed and I know he is behind me 100%, but he is becoming withdrawn when I need him the most. How has anyone else handled a situation regarding their spouse's emotions concerning WLS or any type of surgery for that matter?

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