Anyone have Insomnia Post Op?

[Sleeved_4.3.13 16]

So glad someone posted my exact issue! For one, it takes me forever to fall asleep (my mind races with thoughts) and I have the craziest dreams. I will wake up from the dream and then my mind races again keeping me up for an hour or so. At first I thought it was pain meds but I stopped those two days after surgery. Both are new issues to me after surgery. I was sleeved April 3rd.

[maharet111 544]

So guys..there is a major shock to your system, followed by a tidal wave of hormones from stored fat, not to mention mental changes you deal with like hunger issues etc.. Is it any wonder that sleep patterns would change?!

I found myself having bouts of insomnia until I really ramped up the working out in week 6. Hitting the gym five days a week and sleepy time tea have helped.

[Chas74 56]

Its insane. I'm up till 3-4 am' date=' and the crazy thing is I'm not even super tired when I wake at 7. Whats up with that? Reduce your calories, reduce sleep? Anyone else, or am I the only weirdo?[/quote']

Ive got that same problem happening

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[CWAM 8]

You are definately not alone. I was sleeved on April 4th and I have slept horribly. It takes me forever to fall asleep and I wake up on and off all night. I had ambien that I was prescribed previously but never took. I asked my surgeon and he said it was alright to take. I took half a pill last night, and although I fell asleep fast I didn't stay that way. I am going to try a whole pill tonight. I hope it gets better!