WOW!!!! It is all too familiar to me though. I had my band for ten years before it had to be removed 18 months ago and I still have separation anxiety! My fault because I didn't want to listen to my body and had all the same issues you had..
Happy you were able to revise and hope you have the results you wish for! Listen to your body, don't be afraid to ask for help and you'll succeed.
If I had I would have the choice to revise to a sleeve. For me too much damage was done to my esophagus .