DebbienTX

Well, my husband was the one sleeved, on 10-19-2012. He didn't have acid reflux before, but now has a severe case. Even had an Upper GI done yesterday because we didn't know what had been causing the nausea and gagging/throwing up. Will be so glad to see him feel better. He's lost 85 pounds since the beginning of the pre-op diet and I want him to enjoy the loss. He only regrets now. He's been taking Prilosec for months, as a preventative from earlier surgeries, but not working. They prescribed Protonix this morning. I've heard good things about it. He did also have a large hernia repair done at the same time. I too was all set to be sleeved after my insurance required 6 month wait. 1st, my insurance will only pay towards the band or the bypass. I'm not doing the band. I do have occasional reflux so thinking maybe the sleeve isn't a good idea for me anyway. Looking forward to learning alot here. Debbie

Hello all, my first post here and looking for similar answers to the nausea and acid reflex questions. My husband was the one sleeved, on 10-19-2012. He had some nausea in the beginning and is now very bad. Can't eat, drinks very little. Seeing or smelling food makes him gag. He had an Upper GI done yesterday and saw no leaks , thank God, but did see the acid reflux. I even saw it. Was really glad to see the comment on the Protontix, another surgeon prescribed that, (he also had a large hernia repair done at the same time. How long before the Protonix started working. Will be so glad to see him feel better. He's lost 85 pounds since the beginning of the pre-op diet and I want him to enjoy the loss. He only regrets now. Debbie