Weight gain post this surgery is usually related to the person eating foods higher in fat content because those foods no longer cause pain.
YEP! I chewed my way thru a whole packet of mince pies that DH had saved for me because I coudn't have any at christmas LOL.

MG's advice is very good. You are such an asset to the BB community !!

Smiles, a week should be plenty, but if your DH's work is pretty flexible, and you find a week is not enough, then it sounds like he'll have no problems organising a few more days. You need to feel like you can cope ok before he goes back to work and don't forget to ask for help from friends etc if you need it!!!