I have had my lapband since 10/05, but have recently been diagnosed with anorexia. My docotor thinks it would be better for my recovery if the band comes out. Though I do not eat now anyway, I am still a little scared to be without my band. I have had quit a few problems with my band over the past year with vomiting, so my doctor feels that I have a better chance at learning to eat again without the worry of vomiting from the band. It has just been a part of my life for so long now, I feel a little strange about being without it. I am not looking forward to another surgery either.