Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Very Frequent Hiccups



Recommended Posts

I had RNY Gastric Bypass on the 19th of Aug. I keep getting the hiccups, Fri it was almost every hour, Sat I'd get a couple hour break then get them twice in an hour and on and on.

I get them even when I haven't eaten and even in the middle of the night so I know they are not from eating too fast. Getting them so often is placing limits on what I can eat because of the air I inevitably swallow making me feel like I am stuffed to the max.

Has anyone else experienced something like this? Any tips on how to avoid them? It is driving me insane.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had the sleeve and seem to get them when I eat or drink too fast however I remember the discharge nurse telling me if you have excessive hiccups make an appt with the surgeon as sometimes it's the sign of a leak. I would just check it out for piece of mind

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I get random hiccups that come out of nowhere too. Usually it's only 3 or 4 in a row but they're still obnoxious. I had my surgery on the 28th and they're starting to go down in frequency so I'm happy about that.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am experiencing this a little bit. For me, a couple times a day I have a couple hiccoughs then I let out a little burp and they stop. So... seems to be gas related for me. I am day four after surgery.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I get them when I get too much air from drinking too fast or using a straw or something.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

After my gastric sleeve, I got frequent and painful hiccups from about post-op day 7 to 15, then they went away.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I still get them. I'm not sure there is a rhyme or reason, because I get them even when I don't eat.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

And mine seem now always to immediately precede EMESIS. so instead of a minor nuisance it's an "OMG'--- please--- NOT NOW!"

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I called my nurse about it this morning. Based on the no rhyme or reason but also another symptom I never mentioned she thinks for me it is reflux related. So they want me to start taking my carafate again (pre surg was carafate and prilosec) in addition to the pepcid they prescribed. She also wants me to go back to a liquid diet for a couple of days to rest my esophagus. Bummed about the liquids again...but hoping this will work.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • CaseyP1011

      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • KimBaxleyWilson

      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • bellaamey

      https://alluniqueguide.com/java-burn-coffee-reviews/
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • rlcpd

      Two months out from hiatal hernia repair.  Surgeon said to expect a lot more flatulence...something about the 'air' no longer being able to 'burp' out so comes out the other end.  That is my experience but have no understanding of why that swallowed air cannot be 'burped'. ???
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        As I understand it since your stomach is smaller and not completely resting against your diaphragm anymore you no longer have the ability to "push" burps out as well. Plus, since its smaller and we don't digest slower the trapped air moves a lot quicker out of the stomach so its no longer available to burp out. Hence the other option for removal.

    • Lizette1122

      Anyone had the TORe procedure? How did it go? How much weight did you loose? 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×