Hey there. I just came back today after being away for a few years. So wonderful to read this update! I am 3 1/2 years after removal. I feel FABULOUS, yet I still get air hunger too sometimes. I can go for a vigorous fast walk and feel fine, yet I can be sitting in my bedroom at night and get the air hunger :-) So strange, but hey, like you said, after what we went through I will live with it.
So good to year this - there is light at the end of the tunnel.