Erosion, Ulcers and so on

Hi everyone.

I am in the UK and have been offered a Fobi ring with my Gastric Sleeve. In theory it seems like a fantastic idea; I am scared stiff of regaining weight after putting myself through this. However, after Googling, I can't really find much concrete evidence of the bands long term success. What I did find, is a lot of stories where the band had eroded in to the stomach, caused ulcers and scar tissue.

Is there a reason why such complications take place? For example, eating until over full, causing pressure on the band, this causing it to "cut" in to the stomach? I have know idea, so please forgive me. 

I also read about possible and continual vomiting as well as vitamin deficiencies. 

This is a new procedure in the UK and up until now there was only one surgeon in this country doing it.

Many, many thanks.

Alex 

Please do not have the surgery with the silastic ring I am have the ring remove because of erosion, ulcers on 10/03/2013. This is the worst pain I have ever had I had the fobi pouch procedure in 2004 and I have had constant stomach pain. All the research is true you have stated above I still vomit and have sever vitamin deficiencies do not do it!!!!!!