Fobi rings

[victoria77 1]

Has anyone else had one? I took the decision to have one fitted when I had my sleeve done. I wanted to give myself a better chance in the long term. Just wondering how people are getting in with them?

[No game 14,437]

Cool, I haven't heard of to many sleevers having this done... I would be interested in how these work out.

[FeeIsMe2 508]

I'm sorry, what is a Fobi Ring?

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Why would we need a Fobi Ring? I have the vertical sleeve gastrectomy and from what my doc said, it doesn't stretch because the fundus was removed. How did they fit it to your sleeve? Just curious.......

[No game 14,437]

I think the ring is placed at the bottom of the stomach?

And if I am correct it's not approved for use in the USA?

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

No way. This "ring" is just another word for band and there's no way I'd go near that EVER. I wish you luck and success with yours.

[No game 14,437]

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Here's an article with the maker..

It's kind of funny

http://www.bariatricnews.net/?q=feature/11395/banding-sleeve-gastrectomy-“just-makes-sense”

[JessicaAnn 564]

Don't they not really know long term results/issues yet? Sounds like a different version of the band.

Good luck to you though! Keep us updated on your weight loss!

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

Okay, so don't learn to use the VSG just band it and control it that way? If that doesn't work I guess wire the jaw shut shold pretty much nip in the bud and no weight gain a all. This is getting out of hand.

[No game 14,437]

Wiring my jaw shut?? Now that's a surgery my husband would gladly pay for!

[JessicaAnn 564]

Wiring my jaw shut?? Now that's a surgery my husband would gladly pay for!

Haha mine too!

[lizv123 389]

I would think this would be more of a modification op. Possibly after the sleeve is fully healed? Maybe with trouble during maintenance? Honestly, this is the first time I've ever heard about them. They're interesting not that I would opt for it, the whole reason I opted out of the band was the thought of a foreign body and all the slip stories. I understand the concept though, and why some people may want to go that route.

Let us know what you decide!

[Webchickadee 716]

I would think this would be more of a modification op. Possibly after the sleeve is fully healed? Maybe with trouble during maintenance? Honestly, this is the first time I've ever heard about them. They're interesting not that I would opt for it, the whole reason I opted out of the band was the thought of a foreign body and all the slip stories. I understand the concept though, and why some people may want to go that route.

Let us know what you decide!

According to the OP's profile, it looks like it's way past decision time. OP had their surgery on May 16! I would have thought the time to ask people their opinions about the Fobi would have been BEFORE surgery, not a couple of days after it's a done deal!

I agree with you completely lizv123 that having a foreign body, slippage, etc. did not appeal to me at all. I researched a lot about the lapband before choosing VSG (and also about RNY). I decided no foreign bodies, no rerouting of intestines. I wanted to decrease my appetite and my capacity but leave everything else intact.

Yes, I'm seeing an increase in my appetite now (1 yr post-op), and my weight loss has slowed down considerably (3-5 lbs per month now). But I've already achieved the shedding of 75% of my excess weight, (down 138 lbs) and I know with continued vigilance, and effort that I will achieve 100% of my goal and maintain.

I've increased my exercise from 0 days activity/week to 5-6 days of activity/week and I'm loving it. Walking, softball, cycling, swimming and in the near future, running! Any day when I don't exercise in some form, I don't feel nearly as energetic, physically and emotionally relaxed, or have such a sense of accomplishment.

And I can eat more (without a band) because I'm working it off. I feel healthier than I ever have in my life. I'm 100% natural. All me. No artificial additives, preservatives or devices.

Life is good!