Has anyone noticed?

Yes, I can't eat without having a hot cup of coffee to loosen things up.

I have the same issue. But hot coffee or tea does not loosen it up. I drink a protein shake before 11- very slowly- because thats all I can do. After 11 I can eat most anything until about 9 at night. Its so strange. Its like my belly is only open for business 11-9. Doc said its perfectly normal.

This is the way I am every day too! Some days even coffee doesn't help. I usually have oatmeal every morning I like to add one scoop of protein powder to it most mornings that sometimes helps.

Yes, I actually talked to my PA this morning about this. She said to start the day with very soft food or even a protein shake. And it IS kinda normal...or at least not unheard of.