Question:
What is Salastic Ring Vertical Gastroplasty

   — [Anonymous] (posted on September 29, 2000)

September 29, 2000
The surgery you are talking about is one in which they place a ring in your stomach and put staples along the side of it to hold it in place. It limits the amount of food you can assume per meal. I had it done in April and have lost almost 100 pounds, I would highly reccommend it, although you wont find alot of support on here for it.
   — [Anonymous]

September 29, 2000
This is what is referred to as a VBG and the sylastic ring is what helps keep the food in the small pouch for a longer period of time. I had this procedure ~3years ago and am doing well. I lost about 120lbs in 1 year. With this particular type of surgery there is no malabsorption of food just restriction of food. Today I can only eat extremely small portions of food. With this surgery you can eat all day, (graze) and/or eat high fat and high sugar. Be sure you research and discuss with your doctor the best type of surgery for you. Good Luck.
   — Cindy G.