How are you sleeping?

I didn't realize how horribly I slept last year until after my surgery when I realized I was no longer waking up during the night. Pre-WLS, I woke up probably 4 - 5 times a night. Not only that, but my husband woke me up during the night a few times because he thought I was either not breathing or gasping for breath. During my pre-test stuff, I did the sleep study and was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea. So I was never required to get or use a C-pap. But I would hate to go through what someone with moderate or severe apnea goes through. My sleep these days is wonderful. I don't recall waking up at all during the night now. Admittedly I get up extremely early these days (any time between 3:30 and 4:30) because I enjoy the time to myself before the hustle and bustle of the day begins. I was curious if anyone else has experienced a marked difference in their sleeping. I am thrilled because I really feel so rested. Take care all, Sue

I sleep much better too. I still wake up once to pee but other than that sleep well. I was a chronic insomniac pre-surgery. I was in alot of pain with my back and I also drank a lot of coffee and caffeinated tea. Now I never drink coffee anymore (except the decaf instant I use to make a mochaccino protein shake) and I only have one cup of caffeinated tea a day. I'm actually going to quit that one cup too (slowly by going to a half cup first so I don't have caffeine withdrawl) because caffeine is a diuretic and not really good for me. Yes I feel much more rested and I love that I sleep better. Lizzie

Hi Lizzie, I almost forgot the coffee. Before WLS, I drank so much coffee, I am sure it was running through my veins. After surgery, I completely lost the taste for it to the point that it was months before I could stomach the idea of even a sip. Now I drink it now and then. Tea, I alway drank (my mother is Irish, Dad was Engli****'s just part of our lives.) Now I drink one cup in the morning. Some mornings I add a teaspoon of flaxseed to it, but it's my one cup of caffeine a day. I'm sure the fact that I cut back so drastically has helped me to sleep better, too. I'm glad that you feel the difference in your sleep, too. Take care, Sue

I sleep so much better now than before I know I would wake up from just tossing & turning now I dnt even know if I toss in the night & I dnt even snore any more I had sleep app & it is gone thank GOD

Rebecca is that a new picture? YOU look great Lizzie