Question:
Any post op's having trouble with insomnia?

Prior to surgery I was almost uncouncious all night...Now, 4 weeks post op, I find I go to sleep easily, but wake up around 3am unable to get back to sleep? Never had this problem...any suggestions??    — Shelly G. (posted on February 25, 2000)

February 24, 2000
Yes ... I have that problem. I think it has to do with all that energy we have been saving up for years now! What time are you going to bed? I confess I go to bed early, I like to get to my office by 6:15 am so I can have some quiet time before the troops arrive. My physician prescribed Ambian for me, it is a gentle sleeping pill that does not leave you feeling hung over in the morning. Good Luck! Mary Anne
   — Mary Anne M.

February 24, 2000
Me...me! (Hand waving frantically in the air...LOL) I had sleep apnea for about 2 years, and now it seems like I've caught up on all the sleep I missed and I'm back to not needing much sleep. If I go to bed at 11, I lay there for a long time trying to get to sleep. And, if something wakes me up during the night I cannot get back to sleep and end up getting up and roaming the house. Here are some general tips for people who experience insomnia: don't drink anything with caffeine from noon on. If you take naps, eliminate them. Exercise more (LOL, I know, I know....) and try and get some fresh air in the evening. Good luck! Jaye
   — Jaye C.