NEED ADVICE on revisional surgery for Vertical Banded Gastroplasty done in 1990. Thanks

Hi,  Is this procedure with the silastic ring? If so, I have a friend who is also experiencing issues.

I had the silastic ring and staple aka VBG done 12/31/99 and am having severe problems.  Everything is literally hanging on.  I lost 180 lbs and have kept it off.  But the last 6 months I have lost an additional 40 lbs bringing me down to 113, and throwing up just about everything I put into my mouth. 
I have to undergo surgery on 12/29/08 to take the band off.  Am scared and wanting to find others who have had this severe issue.
Can you help?

Hi!
     After extensive research, I found 30-40% of VBG patients have severe GERD,maladaptive eating, vomiting frequently, and staple line disruption leading to weight gain. I have opted for a RNY. Please visit my page MDB124 to read more. Good luck with everything-YOU ARE NOT ALONE!! I found out if the VBG is taken down and not revised, most will regain all of the weight and mor-NOT AN OPTION FOR ME! Please write to me if you have any queastions I can help you with.

Mich