Question:
Post-op 8 days has anyone had troubling sleeping? Dont sleep at all.
— blainejrjeni (posted on August 15, 2003)
August 15, 2003
I am 15 days post-op. I had a terrible time sleeping the first few nights
home simply because I couldn't get comfortable. I would sleep some in the
bed and some in the reclincer. I didn't actually sleep through the night
until I was about 8 or 9 days post-op.<p>Do you take a pain pill
before going to bed? That may help. Good luck on finding a solution to
your sleeplessnes.
— Rachel T.
August 15, 2003
I'm going to go the other way on this. If you ARE currently taking pain
pills, believe it or not, SOMETIMES they can cause sleeplessness. This
happened to me, and I know it can happen with other medications that cause
drowsiness as well. Just something to ponder...
Also, try reading a book or watching a REALLY boring television show when
you can't sleep. Something warm (and non-caffienated) to drink can help, or
even a very warm shower. Good luck, and good sleeping! (Proximal OPEN RNY,
7/7/03; 227.6/200.2/133.0)
— sweetmana
August 15, 2003
I really think it takes up to a couple of weeks to get all the anesthesia
and pain meds out of our system to get our bodies re-regulated to our
normal sleep patterns. I was very restless for quite some time, although I
was quite tired. 8 days is still very new pre-op, so I hope that you are
listening to your body's need for rest and recovery. Don't expect to feel
great or sleep through the night for another week or two. Take it easy!
God Bless! Gerry
— Gerry Y.
August 15, 2003
I didn't sleep much either. That was because I have to sleep on my side or
front and with my drains, I could only sleep on my back. It was a few
weeks before I had a good night's sleep.
— mrsmyranow
August 15, 2003
I had a problem sleeping the first few weeks. I didn't have any pain so
didn't take pain medication; however, my doctor recommended I take 2-3
children's chewable Benedryl (sp). This did help me sleep for several
hours but not the whole night. Congratulations and best of luck on your
journey!
— Deanna C.
August 15, 2003
I was told by my doctor's office that the anethesia causes the problem. The
problem for me went away by about 3 1/2 weeks post op. Good luck.
— ChristineB
August 15, 2003
Yes, I had a lot of trouble sleeping, the pain meds seemed to really
disturb my sleep... so I quit taking them, and was still having some
trouble... I took ambien two nights (by prescription), and have been
sleeping like a baby ever since.
— Kelly B.
August 15, 2003
I am also a "side sleeper" and couldn't hardly get any sleep on
my back. Once I was able to sleep on my side again, about 1 1/2 wk.
post-op, I was sleeping almost as much as normal. And once I got all of
the staples out, about 2 1/2 wks. post-op, I slept like a baby!
— Wendy T.
August 15, 2003
i did not have any trouble sleeping. I slept in my bed soon as I got home
from the hospital. I did sleep on my back though. I had lot of pillows
elevated for comfort. I really did not experience any pain until around
bed time, that is when I would take my pain medication. The pain
medication is what help me have a restful night of sleep.
— Just P
August 15, 2003
I am eight weeks post op and had a very hard time sleeping right off but it
will get better soon the you think.
— lynniec
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