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Yes I used Milk of Magnesia also around 9 days after surgery because being on a liquid diet you don't produce much in your own poop factory if you know what I mean lol . ... So I hadn't gone for a while and didn't want it to get excessive. I took 2tbsps and after a while HELLOOO Nelly! I didn't have any cramps but there was some "urgency" in the message. Good Luck!

Hello, I am 11 days post op and have the same tightness in my chest/uppper stomach area when I swallow. It sort of feels like something is stuck there. I am not sure if you are describing the same feeling or not but from what I have been told it is "normal" I am going to follow up with the doc again tomorrow to make sure it should still be there. I have a feeling it is just trapped gas. If he has anything to say otherwise I will let you know. Also, I think you are doing pretty darn good with the liquids! I think you are doing better than I was 5 days out so GOOD FOR YOU!

@ Cricard & Nicden - I suffered on many flights sitting in awkward positions and almost cutting my stomach in half (at least that is what it seemed like) just to avoid getting the extender. Guess I am lucky my stomach is some what squishy. Oh JOY! SIKE!!!

@ Amberly - I am counting down the days. I look forward to it and can't wait. I will certainly blog about it!

Thank you all for posting! @ Kort - congrats on the start to your journey I wish you all the best. I am glad to hear that it is good things so far!

@ Bunny - I am so tired of the speeches they certainly were a motivating factor. I tried living my life my way, happy in my own skin and it worked ok for a while but eventually they just break you down.

@ Spunky - We are already beautiful without the buts! It's just that society is ignorant and people suck. KEEP ON BEING BEAUTIFUL BUT AND ALL ! lol

Jenna, I got chills when I was reading your post. For a second there I forgot that I was reading about your life and thought it was words about mine. I have had such a similar story it is astounding. I know exactly what you mean when you said you get all "beautified" to go out and then still feel uncomfortable in your own skin. I gave up going out to bars or clubs with my friends for that reason. I lost the joy in it and I LOVE to dance. It is one of my favorite things. I love to sing and Karaoke is my fav but I always feel self concious doing it because I worry that people look at me the wrong way. Thanks for sharing!