Hi Renee, Dr.Husted is also my doctor. You are in very good hands. He and his staff will take very good care of you. They have me. I just got my staples removed today. It was a breeze, no pain at all. I had a little trouble w/my G-tube coming out but Dr.Husted and nurse Jamie was on the phone w/ me till I was ok w/ what was happening. It was gross but over w/ in no time. This rarely happens, I must have pulled it in my sleep. I'm 2 weeks out & have lost 25# so far. The hardest thing to deal w/ for me is not eating "real" food. I go on emotional rollercoasters alot. But each day gets better. Let me know if you would like to talk in person. But let me say I DO understand all you are going thru & I have faith you are being well taken care of. Good Luck & best of wishes!!!!!!