Hello All,

I have had my band removed. Pre removal I lost @ 25 pounds and stayed there for about 2 years but also didn't continue with support or follow up with my doctor. Had been approved for both removal and revision but there is an issue with "acid reflux". So on hold for GSV. Question: Has anyone who had to wait not been able to complete their process and was it related to acid reflux? I am almost 3 weeks out since the removal and this is creating a whole bunch of other issues...no band, no restrictions, no stopping. To revert back so quickly. Support groups don't exist for the limbo state. Any suggestions?

Hi there. I had the lap band for about 5 years and just revised it to a sleeve a few days ago. I asked my surgeon about reflux. He said if I had issues with reflux with the band I will probably still have them with the sleeve. Conversely if one didn't have reflux issues before the sleeve it's unlikely that they'd have it afterwards. I don't know if that helps at all but that's what he told me.

Thank you.