Can a gastric band be removed without surgery? I am considering endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty

Yes, it can be removed but it must be penetrated into the stomach, and you should wait 3 to 6 months to perform endoscopic plication.
The gastric band can be removed laparoscopically and the sleeve can be performed, and it is a procedure that can last for many years

A gastric band cannot be removed without surgery, as it requires a surgical procedure to safely detach it from the stomach. The band is placed around the upper part of the stomach and secured in position, so removing it without surgery could risk damage to surrounding tissues.
However, gastric band removal is often done laparoscopically, meaning it’s a minimally invasive procedure with small incisions and a relatively short recovery time. If you’re considering an Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) as a next step, this can typically be done after the band is removed. ESG is a non-surgical, endoscopic procedure where sutures are placed inside the stomach to reduce its size, similar to the effect of a surgical sleeve gastrectomy.

This is called revisional bariatric surgery. You will have first to remove the band and doing the weight loss surgery in same setting. The preferred in your situation is gastric bypass not sleeve. Hope that helps

HEllo, I'm sorry to hear you are struggling with this. Lap bands are only removed through surgery. Additionaly, in this case the most appropiate option for you would be conversion to a gastric sleeve which can be done at the same time as the band removal, not gastroplasty.

Can a gastric band be removed without surgery? I am considering endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty...
No, it can't!Also I recommend Sleeve Gastrectomy over Endoscopic procedures for much better results and long term track.

The gastric Band should be removed through laparoscopic procedure. Having all your medical history we can check if you are candidate for a gastric sleeve and performed both procedures at the same time. Finally make sure that your bariatric team offers you a follow up, in order to help you through the process.