Hi Annette, I had to have my band repositioned in 2004. I, of course, had a total unfill for the surgery and then started with the one fill per month (after six weeks) program. It too****il about April 2005 to get me back to the right restriction. During that time, I could eat too much and I gained back to about 150. But, the minute I got back to the sweet spot, it came back off. I guess my message is, hang in there - once you get the right restriction back you should be fine. Take care, Vicki

I have no advice but just wanted to say I hope you feel better soon! Tonya

Hey you! I am glad you posted this here, as I dont always see every post on the main board or go over there all the time. I am going to try this it sounds wonderful. I bet it would be good with rice too! If you meet with Phyllis and company...Please, please, please take pics so we can see the fun ya'll had!

I posted this on the main Lapband board but I thought I would post it over here too. I took 4 boneless very thick cut Porkchops (about 1 1/2 -2 inches) and browned them on both sides. Tossed them in the crock pot with 1/2 of a large onion chopped large, 1 red bell pepper and 3 cloves of garlic. To this I added about a cup of bbq sauce, some mustard, 3 T. brown sugar, some ketchup, 1 cup of pineapple juice and 1 can of Orange soda. I cooked on High for 1 1/2 hours and then low for an additional 5 hours. I pulled the pork chops out and threw out the juice/sauce in the crockpot. I then pulled the pork chops apart with a fork (very tender), threw them back in the crock pot with more bbq sauce, some more pineapple juice and a couple of tablespoons of brown sugar. Cooked on low for another 2 hours and the meat is incredible. So very tender and very Bandster friendly. I have a hard time with pork often but this today gave me some pork satisfaction and no problems. I served with some fresh green beans, new potatoes and roasted tomatoes that I purchased yesterday at the Farmer's Market. Great meal!

I might not really post much to this until Tuesday, since I am still celebrating my birthday. I did make some incredible chicken chili and put enough spices in it but make hubby sweat out the toxins from the flu. He is feeling good for the first time in a while - I should be an old time healer.