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.

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.