Hiccups

[lizzyshade 56]

Sleeved 6 days ago, having spontaneous hiccups for the last 3 days. I can't seem to identify any particular event, food, drink, or activity that brings them on. They last anywhere from 3 to 10 hiccups and then go away. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice?

[strellalight 3]

I had the same thing happening to me and the doctor said its an indicator that my stomach it's full. Really? After two spoons of Soup, that was my answer. It it will go away after two weeks or so.

[lizzyshade 56]

I have been doing some additional reading on the subject of hiccups and now understand it is a very common thing for weight loss surgery patients. For many it is their new full or ate to fast signal. For some it has to due with the trigger of the Vagus or Phrenic nerves triggered behind the stomach pouch in the diaphragm. Seems likely that since there is a lot of inflammation after surgery that may contribute to the hiccup trigger. From what I read it is usually more prevalent in the first few months post-op, but for others it continues longer just not as often. So it may have a lot to do with healing and learning our new way of food and Fluid intake. I sure hope it does abate soon, but I am going to try and respond to it like a warning signal if it happens as I am ingesting anything.

For those that want to read a more thorough medical response about hiccups try: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hiccups/DS00975

http://www.med.ucla.edu/modules/wfsection/article.php?articleid=9

[SicChl 16]

Yep.. I get them when I'm full. . Kinda like a gauge.

[Catracks 865]

Definitely my full signal too.

[alliegb3 112]

It's my full sign and too fast sign