Melodie Mauro Faulkner

I too am having horrible acid reflux, and coughing not able to sleep. I am going to talk to a surgen to have my band removed. I have had my band about 8 yrs and the past 2 years have gained about 30 lbs back. My doctors nurse asked me today if I wanted the sleeve, does anyone know about that? I have read that one of the side effects is acid reflux.

I have had my band for about 8 yrs, and gained my weight back, I havent had a fill in about 4 years and I am suffering terribly with acid reflux and coughing at night, not able to sleep and throwing up. I am trying to get into my doctor (not my lap band doctor) to see if a gastro surgen can remove my band. Does anyone know if another doctor beside the lap band can remove the band.