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Hick-ups? As opposed to Hick-downs? (Sorry, I live in Missouri, can't help but have the association). I have hiccups more frequently post-op than pre, but they're different. I most often get them when I'm "stuck", in combination with the gurgling and burping. They also tend to be... how can I describe this... more "shallow" than pre-op hiccups. As in, they're tiny little "hic... hic... hics" than the deep "hiiiiiiiiiiiiiic" I had pre-op. And oh, for me a "hicburp" means that something stuck has just flushed through and I'm clear. Always.

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I too get the hiccups more frequently after surgery. It is after I eat, and I am not sure if it has to do something with the air that I have swallowed. They don't hurt now, but they did the first few days post op, they are very annoying. And I used to drink Water to get rid of them but now you cannot drink after you meals so I sometimes hold my breath and they go away weird huh

Veronica

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I never used to hiccup, but since getting my band I do. In fact, that is my stop sign. If I start to hiccup, I better quit eating immediately or I am going to have problems.

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Hello,

I get the hickups too. I finally asked the nurse about them. She said that I was eating too fast and or not chewing my food well enough. Since then I have slowed down on the eating and it has helped alot.

Farm Mom

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Ive been getting these for the past week every now and again. I have taken it as my body's way of telling me to slow down and chew better. So, when they kick in...i stop eating and do something else for a bit, then finish my meal.

but, they do feel uncomfortable. however, a few days back, i experienced what i assume is "stuck." i ate something rather quickly and felt pressure in my chest...so i took a drink of juice to wash it down. LOL. it didnt wash it, but topped it off, and the pressure got so strong that i felt like i could barely breathe.

after that experience, which i hope to never repeat (it was scary!), hiccups provide ample warning to just put the silverware down!!

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