i was banded may 2008, and my esophogus has had enough of the band. the reflux got horrific. so my surgeon suggested removing it and doing the bypass. has this happend to anyone else? does anyone know how long this whole process could take?

From what I've heard most people who had reflux before the band actually experience it drastically decreasing after the band because the band acts as a second place to catch the reflux before it can leave your stomach. Horrible reflux is a big sign of a slipped band for most people who have had slipped bands. I am surprised your doctor has not checked for this.

Not sure.

I had pretty bad reflux pre-band. Immediately after the surgery, it was gone. I'm almost 3 months post-op and I haven't had reflux at all - not even once.

I had reflux very very bad for 3 months like you. I read on here that this is a sign of being too tight-so i saw my doc and told him he had to remove some fluid which he did (1 cc)and the reflux was gone right away. I am still on nexium because my esophogus was so inflamed. But i feel great. Did you try to remove any fluid to rest the esophagus?