I have noticed I have major hiccups since surgery. I use to hardly ever get them lol

I had surgery yesterday and I have had hiccups since..

I get hiccups as a sign that I'm full, or if I haven't taken my acid reducer.

Edited January 21, 201610 yr by axlr8n

Hiccups after surgery are probably due to some of the gas that you were filled up with for the surgery. The diaphram is in close proximity to where our stomach and band is placed and your probably more than a little swollen right now so take it slow. Also if you are on a liquid diet swallowing extra air as you drink could cause some hiccups.

Sip slowly. What helped me was using a small medicine cup so I wasn't taking any big gulps of Fluid at one time. After a while it will subside and you will progress back to a normal size cup but know exactly how much you can take in at once to avoid the hiccups or air bubbles.

Once you are banded for a bit, hiccups can be a sign that you have reached your fullness level. I get one very loud and annoying hiccup that often sounds like a sneeze and that's my cue for I have had enough.

There are several soft stop signals and they vary per person. My hubby gets a runny nose when he has had enough. You will develop yours as you go along, and it could very well be hiccups