Hi, Lynn. The banded RNY and the Fobi are the same procedure, just different names. As the Fobi is a relatively new procedure, there aren't many statistics available. The main reason for the band is to prevent the stoma from stretching, causing long-term weight gain. Otherwise, it should have the same statistics as the standard RNY. Hope this helps! Cy

The Fobi Pouch is also known as the banded RNY. I found a great site with excellent pictures and details. http://www.capellabariatricsurgery.com/banded_gastric_bypass .htm Hope this helps! Cy

I just had this procedure done 9/21/07.  The only complications I have had so far is alot of nausea.  I was only to be in the hospital two nights and ended up six nights.  They wanted to keep me longer but I told them I wanted to go home.  It is very hard trying to get down 60 oz of fluid and 60 oz of protein in one day.  I went for my one week post op today and they said if I did not feel good by Monday or not drinking enough protein, I may have to get feeding tubes put in my nose for about a week.  So I am having to force the fluids down.  But they are staying down at least.  I have to be on a liquid diet two weeks from the surgery date and then go to puree foods after my second week visit with the nutritionist.  Everybody will be different, just remember that.  Good luck! Sharon D. from NC

I see you live in Texas, but if you go on my surgeons website, he has informastion on the different type WLS on the front page.  His website is www.Carolinaweightlosssurgery.com Sharon D. from NC