Can't sleep

[Dickens22 62]

I am 4 weeks today. I am really tired at bed time but am not sleeping well. I was sleeping restlessly and waking up thirsty so I made sure to have plenty of Water in the evening and a little Protein. I am exercising and was hoping it would help relax me. If I fall asleep I wake up about 2:30 -3:00 and toss and turn. I have to get up at 5 for work so I am so tired. Is this part of vsg or am I just having insomnia? What's okay to take? I usually take benedryl for sleep problems but worried it would add to dehydration.

[detra 1]

@DICKENS 22

I am too having the same issue 4 weeks out and not able to sleep I am a bit concerned as I have to get up for work. I do not want to be tired @ work. I think I am going to try the Tylenol Pm to night to see if that helps.

[JoannLz 62]

I went through the same thing around that week I told my hubby I feel great I just cannt sleep. Lol I was with my eyes wide awake in bed. I even tried napping during the day and I couldn't. I was to the point where I wanted to ask for sleep aids from my doc. I asked the doc what was going on and she said I might be taling my B12 to late in the day or too much. And yes I was taking double the dose and late in the afternoon. So now I only take it in the mornings and every other day. That help me a lot.

[TwinsMama 483]

Also, it depends on when you're working out. I cannot work out very much in the evenings or I get an energy burst, whereas a colleague cannot do mornings or she falls out at her desk. Try rearranging your workout and making sure your Vitamins are not too late in the day.

[cindymg 629]

I remember waking up a lot at night my first few weeks post op. Much of that was caused by having to get up to go to the bathroom -- that's how I know I am losing weight, I am peeing a lot.

Later I found that if I had a high-Protein snack, like Greek yogurt just before bed, I could sleep 'til morning. Greek yogurt or cottage cheese is good because it is not hard to digest and your stomach won't work on it all night.

[Dickens22 62]

Thanks for the input! I am working out at night so that could be an issue. I am trying the Protein before bed and that is helping. I have been sleeping a little bit better.