Hi Lisa,
I was banded on 7/21/08. I have lost 62 pounds., now to some thats a lot and to others it's not enough, but to me WOW. I am 20 pounds from goal weight.
I also have problems with throwing up at times, I can't keep the food down so I drink my Proteins and Water. I feel great. My weight lost was slow for the first 9 months. Each of us are diffrent, don't compare yourself, girl 50 lost is surely better than 50 gained!
Good luck and be gentel with your self. Oh, I'm going to start WW soon.