smiley922 447 Posted November 22, 2014 Someone mentioned this, the name is wrong but the gist of it is they place a "sock" around your stomach so it can get no larger, you can not stretch out the stomach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elode 8,093 Posted November 22, 2014 @@smiley922 Nope. Never heard of that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewLife'sGr8 241 Posted November 22, 2014 What next? Nope. Haven't heard of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperDave 1,115 Posted November 22, 2014 A quick Google search came up with this: http://diabeteshealth.com/read/2008/10/20/5946/need-gastric-bypass-put-a-sock-in-it-the-endobarrier-gastrointestinal-liner/ Not exactly what you were describing, but interesting! This is also 6 years old, so I wonder what happened with the whole idea? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kindle 8,667 Posted November 22, 2014 A quick Google search came up with this: http://diabeteshealth.com/read/2008/10/20/5946/need-gastric-bypass-put-a-sock-in-it-the-endobarrier-gastrointestinal-liner/ Not exactly what you were describing, but interesting! This is also 6 years old, so I wonder what happened with the whole idea? I checked with the manufacturer, and they are currently doing clinical trials at 20 locations in the US. It is geared towards type2 diabetic patients with weightloss being a "side effect". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley922 447 Posted November 22, 2014 (edited) The woman who mentioned it, said her bro in law was having it soon, for weight loss Edited November 22, 2014 by smiley922 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
