I had a simiilar surgery in 1990, much like the VBG (vertical silicone gastroplasty) and I am scheduled for a revision to the RNY next month.  Like a lot of people, I did not lose very much weight and had a lot of on-going difficulties (vomiting, can't eat red meat, etc.).  So, yes, this revision is quite common.  Just make sure you find a surgeon who understands and has done these type of revisions before.  My surgery will be a OHSU in Portland, Oregon.  Good Luck.

Thank you for the positive comments about the VBG surgery!!! i am having the surgery in 12 days and the people on here are scaring me to death. i have researched this procedure and I know the statistics but my surgeon thinks this is the best surgery for me. I dont' tend to have cravings and I don't really snack which probably leads me to my main problem gorging myself about 2 times a day to take care of the hunger. Anyways just wanted to say thanks for being positive. I have gotten really excited about the surgery and then all I hear are bad things about this surgery. Christina

So - what did you decide?  I had my VBG in December, have lost almost 50 pounds, and have no regrets at this point.

Would someone please explain what a revision is?  I had a VBG about 10 years ago. Did not lose very much weight.  I still have a lot to lose.  Would a person with a previous VGB be a candidate for gastric bypass.  Please help

i doing ok,  i find i have sneaked in some items that i shouldnt, but overall im hangin in there, the problem i face right now is that i do get full  with mealsbut 1/2 hr later i want to eat again!! and when i snack it seems like i could snack forever. i still throw up if i eat pork sometimes and i had one mouthful of chicken last night over the top and out it  came. portion size varies, it depends on the food. i can eat one slice bread with tuna and im stuffed. but i can eat a huge bowl of salad. i eat about 1/2 chicken breast. i find i get fullest on protein. im getting in 2 litres of water a day im still having problems with constipation but i guess thats the only downside. i now have 4,5 pounds to goal which i hope to attain by my one year anniversay jun 7 2007. you are doing so well with your loss. keep it up and if i can help just let me know!!!! i know there are very few vgbers around,i know one gal who is having a hard time with hers. take care vicky