Hiccups after eating

Hi All! Yup, another question from me... lol I was wondering if anyone else has had, or has hiccups after eating. it only lasts a little while, but it is annoying, does this happen to anyone else? is it normal? LOL.... Thanks! ~Alison

I seem to get them more then I did before the surgery. I think it is usually when I overdue abit. I hope that helps. ;)

I had the same problem. Gas-X worked Chewables.

This same topic came up in the Men's Message Board. Here was a detailed answer from Dx: RE: Hiccups Response from Dx e ~ No E-Mail! at 5:21 PM PST on 05/21/2006 Northern, MS - RNY (07/04/2003) - R. Walker Byars, M.D. Photo of Dx e ~ No E-Mail! Clifford, Yep, Sometimes an increase in Hiccups, Sometimes Running nose. It could be from the WLS. Specifically a common distorted Signal transmitted by the Vagus nerve. WHA? The vagus nerve is the longest of the nerves. Its name is derived from Latin meaning "wandering". Same as "Vagrant," and "Vagabond." This "Vagabond originates in the Cranium but wanders from the brain stem Through organs in the neck, thorax and abdomen, All the way to the first third of the colon. It has motor functions in the larynx (voice box), diaphragm, Stomach, and heart, and sensory functions in the ears and tongue. It has both motor and sensory functions in the pharynx (sinuses) And esophagus. Stimulation of the vagus nerve is thought to affect Some of its connections to areas in the brain that are prone to seizure activity. It is responsible for some phenomenal sensory and motor Responses even without WLS. Emotions running high? Feel that lump at the back of your throat that you didn't put there? That's the Vagus Nerve. Can't tickle yourself, except the roof of your mouth? (try it) Because when you try to tickle your armpit- The same nerves that perceive the tickle Also "know that it's coming," and thus the "surprise" aspect That allows "tickling" to occur have been preempted. Roof of the mouth? Different selective dumping of info prior to reaching the brain. That's the Vagus nerve "sharing" some info With sensory and motor controls While not telling others. The best way to describe how it works- Rather than sending signals out from brain, Or bringing sensory info back to the brain, It does both, and it allows "pieces parts" or "stations" along the way To communicate with each other without Directly routing through the brain. It controls much of the movement of the mouth and Let's the esophagus "synch up" with back of tongue motions In order to make swallowing possible. Since the Vagus nerve also sends signals to and for Those "unconscious" or reflex reactions- Such as swallowing when not thinking about it consciously. Like swallowing saliva while sleeping so you don't drown in spit. Now, Signals from the Stomach are "distorted somewhat" By the Gastric Bypass. The signals from the pouch often trigger the Vagus nerve To "fire" unique reflex responses. The Vagus nerve transmits the signal to the brain when we are full. It seems to "drop off" some info to other stations on the way to the brain. Many Post-ops claim to have their nose start running When they take "that last bite" just before feeling too full. Some experience sneezing and many have Hiccups if they eat a bite too much. Both are actions inextricably bound to Vagus nerve signals. I get a runny nose with one bite too much food for my pouch, And hiccups from eating too fast. A lot of Post-ops have similar odd signals associated With the connections that the Vagus nerve Makes along it's wandering path. For more Vagus Nerve Trivia, just google -Vagus nerve, Vagal Response, etc... Getting the Hiccups more often? Or your nose dripping, but no cold, But don't rule out signals Being fired from your pouch. Best Wishes- Dx