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Thanks guys... it's good to know this feeling is normal!

I have had constipation since my surgery at the end of July. I have only gone 2 times in 20 days! I don't really feel like I have to go but I'm taking miralax every day. Haven't taken any Milk of magnesia... maybe I'll try that. Any suggestions for a newbie who is only on mushies?? Thanks in advance:)

had surgery with Dr. Aceves last week and I also have a 2 year old boy who is 30lbs. I asked the Dr. specifically when I could pick him up and he told me 8 weeks. Really hard since my boy would live on my hip if I let him:) He told me it was fine to sit down and hold him, but absolutely no lifting him for 2 months. Today was my first real experience where I wasn't sure what to do. I picked him up at daycare and had him climb into the car and then into his seat (the stool is a good idea, but he did fine without it however he is really tall for his age). At home I almost lifted him from the car to the ground, but then remembered not to and he just stood there looking at me. I held his hand and told him to jump and he thought that was fantastic... now he wants to jump down off of everything I also showed him my "boo boo" on my belly and explained that I couldn't pick him up because of that. Surprisingly, he seems to understand. Today I moved the wrong way and said ouch... he heard me and said "your belly hurt, mommy?" He really doesn't give me too much of a hard time when he wants me to pick him up if I remind him about the boo boo. As for the Nexium: when I was at the boarder, the agent asked me if I was bringing back any meds. The only one I had in my purse was the supradol (pain reliever) so I gave it to him. He said it was fine and waved us in. I don't think it would be a problem if I would have remembered to tell him about the nexium, but not positive.

I had surgery with Dr. Aceves today and they didn't even take a clothed picture of me. There may be docs that ask for nude before/after pics, but without written consent from the patient it is illegal (at least in the US). No worries! You have made a great choice!