Overtired and can't sleep-so many changes

[whattodo 3]

I had surgery on oct 9th/13. So I am just over 2 weeks post op. I am having trouble sleeping. So many changes are happening with my body. I am relearning what hungry and full feels like, drinking more Water than I ever have, drinking Decaf tea...used to always be coffee. Adjusting to portions, thinking before I eat whatever I want. Sooooo many changes!!! I feel I am mostly doing well but I have moments of being overwhelmed, even jittery feeling. So cold too. Almost like when I have been emotionally upset and I am shaking from the inside. Does that make sense? I also have a blood clot on the side of my stomach. I have very damaged veins from a previous blood clot many years ago. Thank God this one is superficial. Still, I have anxiety and fear that it will move, even though my dr. Says it won't. I am petrified. I think that's my main reason I am scared to sleep, fear I won't wake up. The skin where the blood clot is formed is also very red, inflamed and tender. I have been going for IV meds at the hospital as an outpatient. Plus taking oral antibiotics. So,, once this is resolved I hope I can have some rest and not worry so much. I have a husband, two children ages 4&6 that need me. Glad there is this support group, somehow it's therapeutic just to write this out and tell someone and not be judged.

[PGee 318]

Have you talked with your doctor about possibly taking something either to help calm your nerves (like Ativan) or something to help sleep?

You are going through a lot right now, you may need a little help. When my son died, I had a lot of stress and anxiety--and especially over the thought of his funeral--didn't think I could get through it.....more than I could handle, and someone suggested valium....my physician gave me Ativan (not as strong as valium), and it was a life saver......I didn't think it did anything, I didn't feel any different.....but looking back, I know it did I could sit through the service without freaking out.....

Hope this helps.....and hope you feel like yourself...soon.

[whattodo 3]

I think I will talk to him Monday. I used to have to take zoplicone during very stressful events in my life. Thank you for reminding me to ask for help if I need it.