Hi!  I have had mine 9 1/2 years, weight has fluctuated but still have about 100lbs loss.  It is a constant struggle but it can work if you work at it. OH and you have no serious issues with the band like some. I had mine replaced once after it was realized I had a small AP and needed a large.  So far so good that was 5 years ago or so.

Good luck!

I've ahead my band since 12/08  it wrecked hell with my life for the past two years. Had it deflated six months ago and revolved last month. I've had dialated esophagus, multiple ulcers, gerd, reflux. Regurgitation into lungs and the list goes on. I did lose 130 pds. Gained back 35.  Which revision did you get and was there a major lifestyle change from the band.  I'm at the point I have to make a decision. Thanks

I was banded 6-1/2 years ago and just had a revision to the gastric this month. Having the band taken out was the best decision I made. There haven't been any long term studies on how long the band can last in the body. I haven't see any banders last longer than 10 years. The only regret I have is not having the band removed sooner. It caused me terrible pain and troubles. Best of luck to you.

You're definitely the longest bander I've come across. I had mine in for 6-1/2 years until recently. I had a revision this month and it was the best thing I could have ever done. The band did a lot of damage to my stomach. I'm glad you've had success with it. 

I finally had my lap band removed this month after 6-1/2 years. My revision surgeon told me my port was similarly placed. I wish I could offer words of comfort, but I've had nothing but trouble with the lap band. I had the gastric bypass put in.