Saxinj31

I hope that you have a little more compassion for your husband than for the people who are still struggling after their surgeries. Being a 'food addict' and 'being with a food addict' even for 25 years are 2 very different experiences. We all know what to do, but if it were that easy, we wouldn't be looking to this or any other forum for advice, and understanding. I can only speak for myself when I say that surgery was my last resort to help me with my struggle to lose weight. Every day is a challenge for me. Perhaps it would be helpful for you to start a thread for family members living with someone going through weight loss surgery, where your comments would be more appropriate.

I hope that you have a little more compassion for your husband than for the people who are still struggling after their surgeries. Being a 'food addict' and 'being with a food addict' even for 25 years are 2 very different experiences. We all know what to do, but if it were that easy, we wouldn't be looking to this or any other forum for advice, and understanding. I can only speak for myself when I say that surgery was my last resort to help me with my struggle to lose weight. Every day is a challenge for me. Perhaps it would be helpful for you to start a thread for family members living with someone going through weight loss surgery, where your comments would be more appropriate.

I had the same problem you are describing. I ignored it until it got so bad that I couldn't take it any longer. The band was removed and the sleeve was done. 9 months later and I still have heartburn and acid reflux, and only have lost 12 lbs. For me, the sleeve was a mistake. My surgeon assures me that with the bypass the reflux and heartburn will go away, so as much as I don't want to have my insides rerouted, I am considering it. Good luck to you.

I loved my band, while it worked. I had it in June 2006, and until February of 2013 it was effective. I lost 85 lbs, and maintained it. I started to have heartburn and acid reflux in 2013. I also started to regain weight, a total of 55 lbs. back. When I couldn't take it any longer, my surgeon recommended the sleeve. I had the sleeve done in July 2014, and I absolutely hate it. It has been a struggle to lose weight. I have only lost 12 lbs., and the heartburn never went away, and now the acid reflux is getting really bad again. I am constantly hungry. The sleeve has been so stressful, and I feel like such a failure. My surgeon is now recommending the bypass, as that will permanently relive the reflux and heartburn. I don't know what to do, as I am very uncomfortable with the idea of rerouting my insides, no longer absorbing nutrients, and dumping syndrome. I know that you asked one question, and while answering it, I am thinking - has anyone had a similar experience to mine?

Thanks to all who responded. I did call the doctor's office and was told I could start the puree stage (I had only had clear liquids, no protein.) I am so grateful for Protein Shakes. So is my family. I feel like myself again.