Sleeping Better On Pre-Op Clears

[Mimi77 6]

This may sound crazy, but Im on day six of my 2 week pre-op diet (clear liquids and up to 3 Protein shakes a day) and I swear I've been sleeping better than usual! This is just nuts to me because the liquid diet has been kinda tough... Not the end of the world but certainly no picnic!

I've been going to bed at the same time but every morning waking up a little earlier and feeling very refreshed. At first I thought maybe it was just excitement over the impending surgery, but it's happening every day. I am seriously not complaining

Has this ever happened to anyone else? FWIW, I sleep with a CPAP every night and have for years. No settings have changed. I have lost about 50 pounds since September, including 9 on this pre-op diet.

[mesaucedo 207]

I hope this happens to me! I have insomnia O.O

Maybe it is because it is healthier than your previous diet? Whenever I went on my (very) short crazy diets I felt better overall.

[Shemy-away 83]

Yes this happened to me!! I think it is from the ketosis our bodies are in. It's kind of exhaustive especially if you aren't used to it.

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[Mimi77 6]

Thanks, ladies! It could certainly be either of your suggestions. I have thought it could be possible that my old ways of eating (i.e- too large of quantities, too many carbs, too close to bedtime, etc.) may have just been putting too much work on my body at a time when it should be peacefully resting. I also thought it could be that my cpap settings had always been too low, without me realizing it, and now that Ive lost this weight they are finally adequate. Who knows???

Again, I am sure as heck not complaining! Have a great day