Question:
Has anyone experiencing insomnia after surgery?

   — Leslie A. J. (posted on October 4, 2002)

October 3, 2002
Leslie my darlin I have had a terrible time with insomnia. I am not a person that naps much but everyday about 3pm I am about as limp as an overcooked noodle and I have to sleep a little bit I don't know if that is the problem or what but I have dark circles under my eyes I am not sleeping well at all. I have my 2 week postop appt today and am going to talk to him about it. How long post op are you. I hope that it gets better. I exercise I walk a mile a day now and I do quite a bit around the house so I am not even being a slug. Good luck to you!
   — Peggy A.

October 3, 2002
I did experience insomnia shortly after my surgery. I would wake up in the middle of the night and be wide awake. It drove me crazy. I would get up and come to this board. I can't remember how long it lasted, but it did go away. I have also seen lots of posts about this so it must be normal.
   — Cheri M.

October 3, 2002
YES! It was terrible, but only lasted about 4 weeks. Now I sleep better than ever, and wake up very refreshed! Your body went through alot of trauma and this is normal.
   — Dana B.

October 4, 2002
OH YEAH!!! It was the worst few weeks of my life! I could only sleep for a few hours and then I would be wide awake. Trust me, though, it only lasts a few weeks tops. Mine just started getting gradually better. My the fourth week, I was sleeping through the night. Now at almost 6 weeks, I am sleeping better than ever! I don't even snore anymore, says my hubby. Know that things will get better!
   — sammygirlwpc

October 4, 2002
I also suffered from insominia, for about 6 wks from surgery. Mine was I couldnt get to sleep and just toss and turn for hours. I finally would take tylenol pm gel caps and would sleep like a baby. If you do this start with just one caplet, and that might just do the trick.
   — paulsgirl

October 4, 2002
I had insomnia for about 2 weeks after surgery. Then one night I didn't take my dose of Roxicet, and I slept like a baby. If you can tolerate it, try not taking your pain meds (if you are still on them). It sure helped me!
   — fropunka