shelystar 0 Posted April 14, 2015 I had a lap band placed 2008, could never tolerate the adjustments would have horrible reflux that was only relieved with an unfil. I had a UGI & EGD at the beginning of this year and have teritiary contractions which is causing the reflux and I was told the band would need to come out. I was told by the first MD that if I had another surgery that the reflux would continue. I was told by another MD that removing the band would stop this from happening and they suggested converting to a sleeve. Has anyone had this scenario and if so did the reflux improve? Not looking forward to another surgery, but the band has never worked well for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dubai Scouser 2 Posted April 18, 2015 I am in exactly the same boat however I already have my band removed. I experienced the exactly same symptoms that you have described with the band however mine slipped due to the consent vomiting. I don't want to have a sleeve if the reflux is to return but then don't want RNY is it's unnecessary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites