Trouble Sleeping

Hi Everybody, I had my surgery (RNY Laproscopic) on 11/28 and came home on the 30th. I'm having a terrible time sleeping. Has anyone else had the same problem? It's not pain related. I was off the pain meds in about 4 days. So far I've lost about 30 lbs. Thanks, Kit

Kit ! Good job my friend!! Yup, I get insomnia quite often... I asked my doc and he suggested Melatonin. It's not a drug you can get it drug stores and I got mine at the Vitamin Shoppe. $5-$6

I couldn't sleep all night for the first week or so. I would be up between 3 and 4 a.m. and then doze in the recliner while watching a little TV. I think our internal clock gets a bit messed up in the hospital. Also, my CPAP seemed excessive after I had lost a similar amount of weight at you. My doctor authorized it to be reduced. That has made a big difference. The biggest thing that helped me was getting back on a schedule. No more naps in the afternoon or after supper. Also, excercise has helped, too. Once I started walking on the treadmill again and doing some light weights, my body was tired and seemed to need the rest more. Speaking of shut-eye, I think it is time I go get some!

Kit, (as the Main-board slowly turns into the Men's Board ) I also had trouble early on and for quite a while after. Had my Doc write a perscription for "something." My PCP gave me low-dose of Trazadone. It's an anti-depressant at higher dose But at a lower dose just a great sleep aid That has no "groggy feeling" the morning after, And is not at all habit forming and can be used For extended periods of time. It also has the plus of being CHEAPER THAN DIRT! Give your Doc a call. In the meantime? More exercise and a warm shower? Hope you're cutting ZZzzz's Soon! Best Wishes- Dx