hi there,
I am 7 yrs post op and headed back under the knife 6/15 for revision, I regained over 50 pounds. I can tell you if you follow your diet the dr gave you, the surgery works but we have to work the surgery. I suggest adding even more protien, protein makes you full longer, starch fills you but can wear off in about 1-2 hours and you are hungry again, not to mention starch turns to sugar and you gain added weight. When I first started trial and error stages, I found I could handle sugar in very small amounts, then I found I could handle sugar a little more each time as time went on, I went from dumping on one bite of cake, to eating 3 bites, 4 bites, half a slice now to a full slice without getting sick, I can still get sick from time to time but none the less I can eat it. I tried every protien out there and can tell you whey is hideous to me, I simply can not stand the taste, I did try a new one recently and was so excited, it has 17 grams in one scoop and is flavorless, it does not mix well in juice or friuts but anything milk based or even like the protein shakes special k, slim fast etc you can not taste it. The name of it is ANY WHEY, I will be using this post op as a supplement until I can reach my desired weight then if I get hungry in my routine eating patterns, I will add a shake until I can maintain. I have a plan! :-)
The one thing I have learned in my weight gain after surgery is I have to watch out for red flags, they are the type of foods I was raised on and still crave like mashed potatoes, french fries, breads, gravy, fried foods, pies, cakes, candy the surgery is a great tool, but that is all it is, a tool. I have to be very aware of what I choose to eat from here on out. I hope the tip helps you as I would never want anyone to go through the surgery and fail as I have then have to go back but at least I am fortunate and the company I work for covers it. If you need anything feel free to reach out and I will get back to you. Best of luck to you on your continued weight loss.

The reason the Fobi pouch introduced the silastic ring was to ensure that the new opening for the stomach to the intestines does not stretch over time. Unlike the lap band, the silastic ring used in the Fobi is not adjustable.

Research has shown that gastric bypass patients tend to have a weight regain after three to four years, presumably because the opening in the stomach stretches. This means the stomach empties faster, leaving you hungry sooner, thus eating more.

I had the Fobi 2 1/2 years ago. I eat approximately a cup of food at a sitting and stay full for about 2 1/2 - 3 hours. I'm very glad I got it.

Cy

Hi! I had the Fobi done two and a half years ago by Dr. Pirillo.

1.  Yes, mine was done laporoscopically.
2.  I was released back to work in eight weeks.
3. The best decision I've ever made.
4. For me, the first three months were the hardest. Getting the food right, getting my energy back, eating enough protein, setting up a schedule. After that, It was pretty fun.
5. No feeding tube for me. I did have a drain, which was taken out before I went home. Some have to leave their drains in and have them removed at their post-op checkup a week later.

If you have more questions, ask!

Cy

I was just posting this because I've had more people than I thought, write me and let me know how much their sorry and how they are praying. My momma is one of the nicest people out there, I wish that we can individually meet each and every person on this website that are planning on going to Dr. Almanza. I wish I could take you guys through a normal day in my life now that everything has messed up in my life. Going through my last summer as a high school student. I can't have fun... I won't have fun. I want justice to be served!!! I want to save someone's life. Please this is NO JOKE!! I wake up everyday and I think and pray about anybody who's in or going into surgery with Dr. Almanza... I pray for you guys. I don't even know you guys. My mom has been in ICU on a ventilator for 7 days now... my best friend... I can't go see her whenever I want to anymore... visiting hours are precise. My mom won't be able to see the 17th Anniversary of me arriving in this world, because she's too busy going through something that shouldn't have ever happened!!! DOCTORS MAKE MISTAKES... BUT WHAT KIND OF DOCTOR MAKES MISTAKES OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN.. Yes, you might have had a WONDERFUL experience... but listen to the stories people.. just because you were lucky DOES NOT mean that everybody else was. There are many people around the United States and Canada that are dealing with their friends and/or family members DYING with deadly infections, holes in stomachs, esophagus, etc. You guys keep telling your friends to go.... and eventually, you are going to go through what me and my family and plenty other families are going through right now. I'm not trying to harsh Dr. Almanza's "mellow".... I am truly, honestly, and dedicative to preventing as many people from going to this doctor as possible. Please spend the extra money and getting done by someone who is, not only cheap and kind, but dedicated to helping you. Not a doctor who is just going to WHAM BAM over and never see you post-op (to many people). Please PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE..... I am not doing this to get back at Dr. Almanza or anybody that is working over there just because they've done this to my momma. I am doing this to prevent YOU from ever going through something like this. It IS NOT FUN.
Love always and forever,
Miranda

People with the FP will have the same malabsorption of micronutrients that people with RNYs have. Afterall, the Fobi is just an advanced RNY. The limbs of the small intestine work the same way.