Hey sorry to respond without an answer to your question. I'm wondering since its been over a year since you posted if you ever did find a good surgeon in the area to remove your band. Mine was put in by Adam Smith, and I have a feeling getting him to do it is going to be a fight. I'm going in today to have the completely unfill my band, which will probably be a fight as well. I'm also worried that i've slipped. So we'll see. I really want it out if you have found anything out since you last posted this I would greatly appreciate the advice.