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This is a case of a 52-year-old male with history of morbid obesity status-post Laparoscopic Band at an outside hospital complicated by port infection and band erosion. Following port removal, the patient presented for removal of the laparoscopic band. Due to the extent of the intra-gastric band erosion, total endoscopic removal was attempted succesfully. This case highlights the mechanism of endoscopic removal of the band, challenges encountered, and techniques to navigate these obstacles. The patient tolerated removal of the band, was started on a liquid diet immediately, and was discharged on post-operative day one.