spouseToGastric

Big thank you to all! the advice you gave fills some gaps beyond simple instructions they give in the literature. he is in the OR as I sit here reading this! xo

Hi I am married to a man who has been on some kind of diet since I met him over 30 years ago. Pills, calorie restriction etc have never worked. At 310lbs he and he is at risk healthwise. So tommorow is his surgery. I will be his caretaker and I am also an RN but have no experience at all with bariatric patients. I know the textbook versions but I am wondering about the TRUE patient experience that might help me anticipate his needs and post op feelings. If Im prepared I can soothe him and look for anything that needs to be addressed. You are all brave people and I admire your courage! I am from the opposite camp and once had anorexia before anyone knew what it was. It was due to my fathers death. I am thankful to be healthy weight now. With will power all can be overcome. Any advice? Thank you!