Question:
Has any one heard of the ring used in RNY patients?

I have heard that some doctors put a ring just over the stomach on the RNY patients so their pouch does not stretch out over time and prevents over eating. I have asked this question before but no one seems to know what I am talking about. Has anyone out there heard of the ring?    — okbuffy (posted on March 21, 2009)

March 21, 2009
I know of 2...The Fobi Pouch and Vertical Banded Gastroplasty. If you have specific questions about each surgery, you may want to visit each surgery's message board. http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/fobipouch/ and http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/vbg/ Hope this helps.
   — [Deactivated Member]

March 21, 2009
There is a Surgeon in Hackensack, New Jersey who does a traditional RNY, then adds a ring where the esophagus/food pipe meets the stomach. He feels it helps to keep the new pouch from stretching out over time. I can't think of his name. A co-worker of mine had him for her surgeon and has the ring. I had a different Doctor and do not have the ring. I am not sure if it has been proven to be beneficial or not......
   — Gina S.

March 21, 2009
yes me and my husband and daughter had the ring put in our doctor told us that it will help us in the long run kepping our pouch small
   — oldpepsilady

March 29, 2009
Yes, Dr. Gorospe Owasso Oklahoma uses the ring in rny. I am awaiting approval for surg>
   — bluebird54