I have other questions. I think that the PBing has subsided. Now with another question, after eating I not only get the hiccups, I get a lot of saliva in my mouth. If I swallow the saliva, it makes a knot in my chest and is very uncomfortable. It's not vomit, just thick clear saliva. I know it's gross, but that's only way I describe it.

What do the hiccups mean? Each time I eat, I get the hiccups and cannot eat anymore.

Need more advice.

Thanks,

Carolyn

Hi Carolyn,

You've discovered that other bandster symptom: "sliming"

That thick saliva is being produced by your body because your esophagus has something in it (read: you've eaten too much or too quickly) and is trying to lubricate it away. You may not feel the excess food as painful or anything, but the excess saliva tells you something is in the wrong place.

It's just another sign to modify your eating behavior. Slow down between bites, chew your food to nothing, and STOP at the first physical sign of feeling like you've had enough. As we all know, that may be WAY before your brain and mouth feel like they've had enough, but the band knows better.

As far as the hiccups are concerned, I think that's just an involuntary reaction that some people get in the early stages. I used to get them occasionally and as long as I stopped eating and relaxed for a bit they passed quickly.

Thanks Alex for the tip. I will take your advice. I was restricted earlier this week and still adjusting.

It's great to talk to others who know what's going on.

Carolyn