At B+A Surgeons, we remove patients’ gastric bands for a variety of reasons, including unsuccessful weight loss, dysphagia, chronic abdominal pain, and severe reflux. Worsened gastroesophageal reflux, band herniation or slippage requiring re-operation, band infection, port flipping and infection requiring replacement or removal, erosion into the stomach, and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) from development of poor esophagus motility. We even employ the Da Vinci Minimally invasive surgical technique in removing the band and most time the procedure can be outpatient.
If you are heartburn, reflux, nausea, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing, these could be signs of a  complication. Contact B+A Surgeons if you think you’re experiencing side effects from a lap band.