Question:
Has anyone had the Silastic Ring Vertical Gastroplasty surgery???

I was reading one doctor's website and he really likes the SRVG surgery as opposed to the other WLS. I would like to know if anyone has heard of this and what they think. OR is anyone has had this particular surgery I would like to hear your opinion. Thank You!    — Michelle U. (posted on January 13, 2002)

January 13, 2002
Dear Michelle- I had the silastic ring gastroplasty over 7 years ago. I was very pleased with it and lost 82 pounds in 6 months. However, I was told NOT to get pregnant for at least two years. I got pregnant six months post-op (my little boy was worth it!) and I could never lose another pound. Over the years I slowly gained back almost all my weight and I am now 5 weeks post-op from a revision to RNY. The surgeon who did my RNY told me my pouch and ring were three times the size they should have been. What I'm saying, is if you have the surgery, make sure you're committed to not getting pregnant the first two years. It's a nice surgery since there is no dumping syndrome, etc.
   — Lisa U.