sleeping pre op trouble sleeping

[Marissa Thiessen 2]

I am one week into the pre-op diet and I feel like my metabolism is in over drive (which is good) but I cannot seem to sleep at night. It's not really my brain freaking out, it's more I just can relax and fall asleep. I spend a lot of the night dozing in and out. Is anyone else dealing with this or have dealt with it that can help with ideas (or just sympathy!)

[BayshoreBuddy 58]

I am gradually moving into my pre-op diet but I suspect that my erratic sleeping may be caused by my approaching 9/3 surgery date. I am not afraid, rather my mind seems to race when I am trying to cycle down and go to sleep. Let's face it, we will be making major changes in our lifestyles - no small issue. My go to is Melatonin - maybe this will help you too.

[alobri 73]

I am having surgery on 8/20 and my Dr. Only put me on a 24 hrs. Clear liquid diet. Strange?

[BayshoreBuddy 58]

My doctor bases the length of pre-op dieting on BMI. My BMI calls for one week; but, based on what I have read on this and other bariatric blogs, I have decided to do 2 weeks. My thinking is to tune up my metabolism to get a head start on losing weight.

I have done the diet and health club routine and learned that I do not lose weight, I merely misplace it, only to "find" it when I fall off the diet wagon. This time, compliments of my sleeved stomach, I am committed to following my Doctor's advice.