i was told today that after 4 years there is a leakage (which is why im gaining weight back) in my Fobi pouch and i'll need a revision. Is there anyone else that falls into that 5-6% of patients that has had a revision and can tell me how they are doing afterwards?? thnks :)

Wish I could help, but keep us updated. There are so few ppl that post on this board. I would really love to hear from others who have had Fobi pouch.

I am so sorry that you have a leakage. Hope that it all works out.

Lora

I had my Fobi Pouch surgery nine years ago and now have a leak.  Also, my ring is enbeded into my pouch/small intestine.  I am in the process of scheduling surgery.  I hope I can afford it. 

I am trying to get my insurance to cover this as a 'revision'. The revision is basically the intial surgery done all over again, so i'm really pretty bummed. I should hear back from my insurance by Dec 15. The weight just keeps on creeping back on and it's really depressing. I hope things work out for you too!

Thank you for your post, I had my surgery done in 1998 by Dr Fobi and have just developed a sharp pain near original drainage incision. I have moved to VA since my surgery and I am in the process of finding a surgeon familiar wih the pouch. I have a gut feel (no pun intended) this is going to bring on a revision for me. I've lost 190# and have kept 150 off. So I am ok with that. Please let us know how you are doing.  

I am glad that you found about about the fistula.  I had the same procedure in 2001 and have been afraid to have anything done,  I have noticed that my stools are thinner though, whhich I hiope is not from a stricure in my intestines.  Did you have the siastic ring repaired.?  Or did you have one to begine with?  I had that put in as it was what my sureon was doing at the time.  He has retired, so I have to find another surgeon who will do a revision.  Not many will, unless they were your original surgeon, I am finding out here in AZ. 

 i had the fobi done in 2004 and in 2010 i have had 7 surgeries and they still cant seem to fix it... did u or any one u know seek court action
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I am so glad to finally find this forum most are on the RYN.  I had my Fobi done in 1997 and have had more problems than any of my friends who have had other forms of WLS.  I have lost all of my teeth due to vomiting--just got dentures 3 weeks ago.  I have been in the hospital several times due to dehydration from vomitting and blockages.  In 2005 I had surg. to cut the band as the opening of my stomach had reduced to less than the diameter of a straw now-today I have had another endoscopy and the opening is now less than 2mm.  I have moved from where I had my original surg and surg. here are very leary to touch me.  However they all agree that I need another surg. ASAP.  I am so tired of being sick having transfusion and infusions, vomitting I just want to be healthy and I fear this will never happen.  What kind of surg. have you had and how are you doing?  If you hear of any court action please let me know? 

 how are u doing? i havent heard anything from u and i have a lawyer and am filing court case..........
it is crazy there are lots of us out there i think that we should get together and file a class action suit but not sure how to go about it...........any info would be handy
here is my number call me if u would like 623-204-6369. 

I am scheduled for my revision on July 23.  They have told me about the complexities and complications of this revision.  Not only are they going to have to revise the stomach bypass, but remove the damaged intestine and cut 6-8 inches of new intestine to reconnect AND I have to be on a feeding tube for 4-6 weeks.  They can not do a lapro as I have way too much scar tissue due to the first Fobi surg. and the the 2nd one from complications of from the ring. I AM SCARED TO DEATH FOR THIS NEXT SURG!!!   My life has been nothing but medical problems since this surg. 15 years ago and I am still paying for it...grrrrr.....!!!!!!

Hey how are you doing?  What does the lawyer think about your case?  Finally there are people out there ready to come forward...I am also highly perturbed that so many of my drs. never told me that taking anti-inflammatory meds would do damage to a bypass patient..grr...let me know about the court case as I have been reading some posting about people going back to the actual clinic of Dr. Fobi and he hym-ha's around and comes up with other reasons for the problems.  I even read where he refused to go back in and fix a problem caused by his technique b/c of insurance problems...REALLY???  I had mine done in Ft. Collins with a well known dr. who had done many trainings with Dr. Fobi and other places that specialize in this technique (and I loved my surgeon) but man...this has been a tough road to follow..... Good luck and keep me posted as I will you.  I am also on the Daily Strength online support...great site as Sheriew17

Have a great summer day :)

I also had the fobi pouch (FPO) done in 1988.  I had a revision to a RYN last month.  The scar tissue from the ring was so bad, that had it not been removed, I would be dead.  If you are having problems with your pouch, please look into it quickly.  A FPO revision is not the same surgery twice, but a life saving procedure.

Hi, I'm seven days post-op from what was to have been a "revision" to my Fobi Pouch which was performed by Dr. Fobi in 1992.  Although the whole weight gain, etc. was NOT due to the Fobi procedure (Bless Dr. Fobi!) but due to a fistula forming that reconnected the pouch to my former stomach and caused the  hunger hormones to be released (I consider that a matter of sh*t just happens and get over it), I am walking your path. 

Kuldeep Singh, MD did my procedure and was the only one of three with any "familiarity" of the Fobi pouch in the mid-Atlantic *****turned my calls. He'd never "revised" a Fobi and just flew by his brilliance and the seat of his pants, CT scans, an Upper GI, and my complete faith in him.

My procedure ultimately involved the repair of a huge hiatal hernia (undiagnosed by Kaiser), the removal of my gall bladder (there was sludge and surgery would eventually become necessary), and the disconnection of the tissue.

I have about six incisions, it only looks like stitches were required in one but the steri strips still cover all but one.  The drain came out on day 3 and I was sent home sans drain (thank God).  On Day 1, post op, I felt like I'd been hit by a car, Day 2, a Mack truck, Day 3, car, by Day 4, smaller moving vehicle.  The worst of the pain seems to come from my lower right abdomen and happens depending upon how I move which makes rolling over in bed something awful.

Diet wise, I am NOT hungry and the cravings are gone - hurray for the hormones being gone.  I'm being kept on liquids for two weeks to be on the safe side but I really don't miss much.  I've got my supply of Whole Foods 365 protein powder, soy milk, and Naked Protein Zone or whatever it is called.  I've learned how to make refried bean soup (little beef bouillion, taco bell hot sauce).  I am sticking to the same things I am sure of and adding little by little.  I would like some Whole Foods Tomato Bisque - maybe I can get my son to go pick up some tomorrow.  If I feel up to it, I may venture outside the house and take a walk down the block to the store tomorrow. 

The pain is the hindrance to the physical activity but I am home alone so I do have to do much on my own.  I've gone downstairs to visit my neighbors a couple of times.  I've done some minor household chores according to how I feel.  My biggest frustration is related to the pain and the limitations that come from it.  I'm on morphine which limits my ability to think which means I can't THINK. If I can't THINK, I can't RESEARCH, I can't WRITE.  So my "real" life is put on hold.  But thank God for morphine.   

I am still quite swollen although nothing like when I came out of surgery.  I know I've lost weight but the weight loss doesn't show in my mid section where I needed to lose it yet. 

I'm using myfitnesspal.com to log my food which is a requirement prior to my follow up with Dr. Singh next week.  I haven't had any dumping, no nausea. I will give you one very useful bit of advice. You can have STOMACH FREEZE.  It's akin to BRAIN FREEZE over cold? LMAO.  Since I can only drink down so much which makes the protein requirement had to do, I've been using less liquid in the shakes but really really wanted lots of ice yesterday.  I took a blessful swig and just wanted to cry.  Oh well, trial and error. Ha Ha  It could be worse. I AM laughing.

Kate

Oh Kate thank you as I am up for my third full open surg...they can't do lapro and I am scared to of the pain...it was so bad 15  & 7 years ago I can no longer use morphine, dilauded etc...did you have to have a feeding tube like I am.  Thanks for your honesty!  PLEASE keep me posted....I have moved and my old surgeon retired so I had to find someone who would even touch me....and here is what they said...oh the fobi is essentially a RNY with a form of gastric banding!

i appreciate all the support from my fellow bypassers! after longer than expected and having to find an alternate but also wonderfully qualified dr, i am scheduled for a revision on 4/25! i realize how blessed i am to be able to do this for a second time around with hopefully a much better outcome. only time will tell. thanks guys. i will keep you all posted! :)

You are welcome.  Is Dr. Fobi still practicing?
If he is, could you please give me the information needed to contact him for an appointment.  The surgeon I had has retired.  He had studied with Dr. Fobi and Dr. Rouex in France.

Hi,  do know that Dr. Fobi is still in practice.  My son just had surgery by him in Dec 2011.
He is located at Hawiian Gardens, Ca.. at Tri Cities Hospital.  I also had surgery with Dr. Fobi in May, 2000 and am now gaining weight.  I am wondering what options I have and is a revision something to consider.  I live in Upstate NY, and traveled to California for my surgery but would like to fine a surgeon here in NY.  Any help would be appreciated.

How did it go?  I am scheduled for one on July 23---full open like last two...scared too death!