Well I am down 20 pounds, but very very constipated. ExLax i my only relief and although I know it isn't the solution, twice a week isn't the worst thing right?

I have been on soft foods since Wednesday night and loving every minute of it. Sushi never tasted so good, taliapia, salmon... but I am still longing for my veggies, I need them bad!

I have noticed that since my band isn't filled I can tolerate not chewing chewing and chewing, not that I am not chewing at all, but I havent had one issue with things being painful or getting stuck...

I am on vaction so dining out has been interesting. Twice I ran into the "There is nothing on the menu that I can eat" It's not easy. I try to share a meal with someone and eat what I can, that is working out well.

I am extremely bloated today and it is quite annoying. I feel like the 20 pounds I lost isnt even showing... Hang in there that is all I keep saying to myself!!!

On another note I started exercising - walked 2 miles today :smile2: will do that every day of my trip!

im 17 weeks also...and i refuse to get on the scale again until i go to the bathroom...I have been sooo constipated...i lost 20 also...im sure if i go to the bathroom i will lose more....i also been walking...3 days a week or so, trying to stay active...but i still have port pain...do you???

have a fun vacation!!