Question:
Has anyone done any research on the new stomach inplant that is a out patient surgery

   — Anne L. (posted on October 20, 2003)

October 20, 2003
Hello. I didn't research it(I had RNY) but I saw a story about it on one of the news channels. Right now they are still testing it in several cities so it isn't available for everyone. I don't know if I would consider it even if it was available. I would want to wait until it has been used for years to see the long term effects.
   — AmyWollet

October 20, 2003
On the opening page of this site is a link to sign up to receive info as it becomes available. While it is in trials in the USA, I heard on the news that it's been in use for 2-3 years in Europe. I don't know if that's accurate or not.
   — Kim A.

October 21, 2003
There is someone who posted on the message board yesterday that had the surgery. I believe their profile was stomach pacemaker or something close to that. Perhaps you can look up their profile.
   — LMCLILLY

October 21, 2003
My husband is in the middle of this trial right now he has had the igs for 1 year and hasn't lost much weight. He actually has to go back in on Thursday and have a new one implanted due to the fact that A. Weight loss is not where it should be and B> after one year the battery needs replacing and the unit is easier to replace that the battery. When my dh had this implanted by Dr. Shikora they actually kept him overnight in Boston and his scar loos the same as someone who has had rny lap. However you can feel the device under his skin. It feels like a pocketwatch there. He is not too happy with the device and told the Dr. That if he doesn't see any results in 6 months he wants to opt for a bypass. Dr. sd okay.
   — Christina W.