Question:
has anyone had trouble sleeping after surgery?

I am 1 week post-op and have trouble sleeping. I tend to wake -up alot. I didn't have this problem before. Any ideas?    — Mary C. (posted on November 10, 1999)

November 10, 1999
Yes... I had some problems getting to sleep or staying asleep for the first few weeks. I am just 4 weeks post op and I am finally finding a normal pattern in my sleep. I think mostly my problem was that I was in the hospital for six days and I was awoke quit a bit throughout the nights and when I got home I was waking up at these times. I found that sleeping in our "E-Z chair" for a few weeks helped me too... I wasn't sleeping so flat, and wasn't as painful to my tummy area. just try to rest as often as you can, your body will let you know you need sleep. :-) best wishes!
   — Jamie T.

November 10, 1999
I had a very difficult time sleeping for several weeks after surgery. My surgeon suggested it might have something to do with the anasthesia. It eventually got better. It probably takes several weeks for that stuff to work its way out of your system.
   — dboat

November 22, 1999
Yes I had surgery November 10th. I had to sleep without a pillow under my head and pillows under my arms and legs. I still sleep with a pillow under my legs. I fineally got agood night sleep friday the 19th.i have to eat before 7pm
   — LINDA C.