Sleep After Surgery?

[jeepfreak 12]

I keep reading about folks sleeping a bunch after surgery but I am the exact opposite. Had surgery in Mexico June 18th and slept that night thanks to morphine but have only slept about 4 hours since that night & it's now Sat. I could just cry.....

[iegal 460]

I napped a lot that first week. Not normal sleep patterns. I do not have a medical background so can not speak to morphine possibly affecting your sleep.

My VSG surgery was outpatient so I was sleeping in my own bed that night without a drain, no morphine, no nurses waking me up and no staples. I only took pain meds once and that was to sleep.

Did you have poor sleep patterns prior to surgery? Are you napping often so you sleep patterns are off? Have you called your surgeon to see if they have anything or advice to help?

Good luck and congratulations on being sleeved.

[jeepfreak 12]

Have a Tempur Pedic & before surgery I could easily sleep 8 - 10 hrs (I could easily be a spokesperson for the company) but now, nope can't sleep. Maybe it's all the meds they were pumping in my IV & I just need some time to get them out of my system. Am so tired yet wide awake. How crazy does that sound? lol

[Lissa 2,631]

Some people react differently to pain meds than others. I'm one of them. If I take a whole dose of Loritab, I will be up for days, cleaning everything in sight. Woe betide the person who gets in my way!! At a half dose of Loritab, I'm ready for a nice little nap. Perhaps your anesthesia is making you unable to sleep. Call your doctor and see if there is something that can help you get some rest. It's essential to complete the healing process.

Good luck!!

[NancyJerry 139]

It took me a week or almost two before my sleep habits became normal again. I had to sleep sometimes in my recliner sometimes in bed propped with a ridiculous number of pillows.

It should get better soon! Hang in there!!

[cookies 56]

I'm sorry you're not sleeping. That is so frustrating. That happened to me when I had my lap band surgery years ago and I was in tears because I was so tired but I was unable to sleep.

I was fortunately able to sleep with this surgery. I think things will improve for you very soon.

[4weightlosssake 8]

The same thing happened to me. I had surgery in Mexico on the 14th. I had trouble sleeping from the day after the surgery up until two nights ago. Last night was my first night sleeping through the night. I was so concerned I even asked around here. I think it has something to do with the medications and the changes our bodies went through. It will get better.

[jeepfreak 12]

Thanks so much for the input!! I thought I was an oddball here (I might still be in another area but.... ha ha). It is frustrating when you are already second guessing your decision & you are tired & can't sleep. I've kept myself busy off & on all day today so maybe I wore myself out & will sleep some tonight.

[CraftyV 61]

Hi! I wasn't sleeping to well either but I assumed it was because I slept a lot the first few days. Each day I am sleeping longer though!

Hang in there! Each day does get better!

[tjmom 200]

Good luck tonight....nothing worse than being that tired but unable to sleep...it will get better!

[jeepfreak 12]

Thank you!! Sitting in recliner watching Dallas that I recorded Wed night. I love the new Dallas as much as the old Dallas. Hoping it will make me sleepy.

[mverges 15]

I napped a lot that first week. Not normal sleep patterns. I do not have a medical background so can not speak to morphine possibly affecting your sleep.

My VSG surgery was outpatient so I was sleeping in my own bed that night without a drain' date=' no morphine, no nurses waking me up and no staples. I only took pain meds once and that was to sleep.

Did you have poor sleep patterns prior to surgery? Are you napping often so you sleep patterns are off? Have you called your surgeon to see if they have anything or advice to help?

Good luck and congratulations on being sleeved.[/quote']

I'm having mine as out patient too. Any tips for sleeping after surgery? Or any other tips in general for us outpatient-ers?

[mverges 15]

Thank you!! Sitting in recliner watching Dallas that I recorded Wed night. I love the new Dallas as much as the old Dallas. Hoping it will make me sleepy.

So are you sleeping better yet? And is it a restful type of sleep? I'm worried about my sleeping patterns too. There is only so much good tv to record... Lol. I hope things are better for you!

[jeepfreak 12]

So are you sleeping better yet? And is it a restful type of sleep? I'm worried about my sleeping patterns too. There is only so much good tv to record... Lol. I hope things are better for you!

I still haven't slept yet. My luck I'll start sleeping when I have to go back to work & can't sleep in. Good luck with your surgery. The day after my surgery I felt great but after they made us drink the blue dye Tuesday night, it went down hill. That is some nasty stuff!