I was banded in 2004 and I am still hanging in there. Since the band I have had my gallblader removed, breast cancer, uterine cancer and now thyroid cancer. Also, several week of radiation. I still have my band. I never really gotten to my goal but not as heavy has I was before the band.
Welcome Back! Boy, you have been thru a lot. Glad you are doing ok. I'm newly back, too....got to goal, but off track, gained some back and trying to get my groove back, so came back for support. I was banded January 2007.