Need Info about Fobi....Surgery next week

Hi, We met with the sugeon today. My revision is the 23rd. He said we would be using Mr. Fobis procedure to fix the problem with my old gastric bypass. (Had twins and the opening between stomach and bowels stretched) Can anyone tell me the upsides and downsides of this procedure and have you ever seen it used in a revision. ANY info would be appreciated. I have to do a fast catch up here. Thanks Tammy

Hi Tammy, I've not had a revision, but I did have the fobi done in May. My stomach is transected, the pouch is completely cut from the stomach and then a band is placed around my pouch to prevent stretching and to keep food in the pouch longer. This is supposed to have greater long term results. I also have 18" of bowel bypassed. Now, I have alot of trouble with food. My doc is saying I have a stricture. He is just going by my symptoms. I have heard from a few other people with a fobi pouch with the same issues so I am not sure what is up. I cannot eat any meat, no pasta, I survive on string cheese. My pouch will only tolerate about 1 1/2 oz of food at once. Now weight loss-wise I'm doing terrific, I've lost 116 pounds in 7 months. But I feel tired all the time and look kinda sickly (I think) I'm trying to find out if this is a fobi issue or just my issue ya know? Email if I can give you any other info. I hope This gave you a little info. I wish you all the best. And congratulations on the babies!! Barb

Hi Tamara, My sister in California had the Fobi pouch and is doing fine. She's not skinny my any means though. If I were you though, I would find a forum about the Fobi. You do need to get allot of information quick, fast and in a hurry if you are getting the procedue on the 23rd. I did not know that they were performing this procedure in Ohio though.