I haven't had this same thing but I do have to becareful when drinking water. If I swallow air with it, I'm uncomfortable until I burp up all the air. Now I do get gas build up in a strange way. I just drove from Michigan to Oklahoma, which is a little over 1,000 miles. I did it in two days. Two days of driving in the car and I was a bloated up gas bubble waiting to EXPLODE!!!! I can't figure out why, I didn't eat anything out of the ordinary. Pehaps it's just because I wasn't up and moving about like I usually am. Anyway, after a day of being out of the car it pretty much went all away and I felt better. Hope you get some relief soon!!! Laurie

Hi Shannon, I had gained almost 20 pounds and went back to my surgeon last week. Somehow looking her in the eye has helped me now be accountable. I'm now planning everything that goes into my mouth. I was eating a lot of quick and easy stuff. I'm trying not to eat out much at all. It's harder, but I've already lost about 3 pounds in about 5 days. I'm taking my lunch to work, only having healthy things around to snack on, and trying to walk at least 3 times a day. I cannot tell you how much better I feel. I encourage you to think about how you can plan better to avoid the faster things. I know we can both get through this. I'm here for you any time. Feel free to email me if you'd like! Big hugs, Wanda

I remember you.I am mostly a lurker but welcome back .What kind of plastics did you have?? You have lots of friends on this site for sure.Your page is great you did an awsome job.One day I'll post pictures just never got a round to it.My weight loss I am pleased with I weighed 216 and I am 116-120.Please for sure.Am having some difficulties** minor** cant sleep too well (teenagers,stress ect) and its making me nuts at this point.So far nothing has worked prescription wise so I just deal with it.Like you said any who.Have a great Saturday welcome back.I just love this site, look on it 2-3 times per week and post when I feel I need to.I guess I dont post as much as I want to because I am a terrible typist plus I got these fake nails...looks great (nails) causes job dysfunction**even worse typing** ~Laura~

Thanks for the update... being a nurse, I understand a bit about the reconstruction... but you explained it SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO well... What a gal.... I hope this finally gets all of it... and ya get boobs out of it too.... Keep us posted... Not sure what to say but that Im sorry you have to go thru this and I wish I could help more... Hugs Karen

Michelle, I'm so sorry you're having so much pain and discomfort. Do you take milk of magnesia or anything like that regularly. Perhaps it would help with the tummy and gas discomfort. Fibromyalgia is just a *****! My sister-in-law suffer with it. Have you tried getting regular messages for it? I certainly don't have any answers, just trying to offer what has helped others. Hang in there Sue McD 306/188/150