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What in the world is up with these deep painful hiccups ? It's not when I'm eating or drinking, just random. I get them at least twice a week and never did prior to surgery. My surgery was 9/13 so 6 months out now.

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Hmm.. now that is interesting. I used to get the hiccups all the time before I was banded and when I was newly banded I had them the first couple weeks of recovery.

Now they will only start up occasionally when I eat too fast or too much. Have you eating anything that got stuck at all recently?

I would give the Dr. a call and just let them know you have this going on, I know the diaphragm is close to the banded area and when that is swollen it can cause hiccups like that, which is why I say give the Dr. a call, they will have much more insight into it.

Let us know what they say.

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Hmm.. now that is interesting. I used to get the hiccups all the time before I was banded and when I was newly banded I had them the first couple weeks of recovery. Now they will only start up occasionally when I eat too fast or too much. Have you eating anything that got stuck at all recently? I would give the Dr. a call and just let them know you have this going on, I know the diaphragm is close to the banded area and when that is swollen it can cause hiccups like that, which is why I say give the Dr. a call, they will have much more insight into it. Let us know what they say.

You know I did get something stuck last night ! That's could be what's causing it

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Hiccups are usually a sign of satiety. I get them when I've had enough food or have eaten slightly too much. It's a result of food pressing against the valgus nerve in your pouch. If you're a little swollen from a stuck episode or recent fill, this can happen. Take it easy on solid foods till the inflammation goes down and it should go away.

Of course, if it gets worse or doesn't change, a call to your doctor is in order.

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Maybe this is your body's signal? I'm still looking for mine -- hoping for a sigh or a flutter, something subtle, but it's probably more in the hiccup realm. I've been stuck four times now and hiccups are always a big part of the event. World class hiccups, the kind that make the house shake. Painful, too! Maybe your pouch wants something out of there or you are just tight from getting stuck before. Why not call it in and get the reassurance from your surgeon's office; that's what they are there for, right? Meanwhile, hope you feel better soon!

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You know I did get something stuck last night ! That's could be what's causing it

Now you hit the nail on the head! That happens to me when I get stuck on something, and what has helped me in the past is Papya enzymes. I have one or two of them and it clears it all up for me and the hiccups totally stop. Give it a try you can get them at Walgreens or GNC they are chewable.< /p>

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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