hiccups?

[galadriel535 43]

I was sleeved 9 days ago. today was feeling really gassy/heartburn-ey and now I have the hiccups! any suggestions??? This is really uncomfy.

[FrankyG 1,450]

Try deep breathing exercises (using a spirometer - my doc sent me home with one) or like this:

Take a slow, deep breath, inhaling until your lungs are completely full, hold it for about 5-7 seconds and then purse your lips like you're blowing up a balloon - to exhale slowly and completely. Repeat at least 3-5 times. You should be doing this sort of thing anyway after surgery every couple of hours for the first week/10 days to both relax your diaphragm and to encourage your lungs to work well after surgery.

Make sure you're not drinking/eating too fast.

Take some antacids as well - if your doc didn't prescribe any, you can get the gas x strips (using 2 at a time is fine I think) or liquids like mylanta or chewables to relieve gas and acid stomach.

Edited January 2, 2015 by FrankiesGirl

[galadriel535 43]

Thanks!