I can't speak for the spouses, but I am having my op on Sept 4th. I had the same thoughts as your husband, but luckily have been able to control them. I've only been successful due to the fact that if I gain so much as a pound, my surgeon won't do the surgery. My instinct was to do exactly as your husband. The thought of not possibly eating my favourites ever again is mind boggling..... But he needs to keep the end goal in sight! Wishing him luck on his surgery....