Can't sleep

[lvan83 8]

I am almost 4wks post op. The week after my surgery I could sleep. But since then I cant. This is NOT NORMAL for me. I normally sleep like a bear. I'm one of those people who can sleep anywhere at anytime. I love my bed! But I just can't sleep now. This is without mid day naps too. Does anyone else have these issues?? My psychiatrist prescribed me trazodone but it hasnt worked. Only other meds i take are my antidepressants, and they don't cause restlessness. Ugh all I want is to sleep and my brain won't shut up!

[ArleneV 6]

I have trouble with insomnia also. I did some research on the web and it seems like it is a problem with gastric bypass patients, but nobody is sure why.

I take Restoril when I get absolutely to the point where I just have to sleep because I am so exhausted.

Trouble is that no mater what you take, be it Ambien, Lunesta, or the Restoril if you take it every single night it will soon stop working.

I am hoping that some day they come out with something better!

Try using magnesium supplements at night. That can help. There is a powdered citrus flavored magnesium supplement called "Calm" that you can get at health food stores. You mix it with Water and drink it in the evening. The powder does fizz when mixed with Water, like an Alka-Seltzer tablet, but don't worry. I checked with my nutritionist and she says this isn't the same as drinking carbonated beverages.

[lvan83 8]

Good to know.....I'm so happy to use this forum to ask others these questions! !

[anaxila 501]

My nurse practitioner said that sleep disruption is very common in the first month following surgery but should lessen with time. She suggested Benadryl, but since I have a prescription for Ambien I've been using that.

[ThreeCrows 46]

I'm using my Ambien post op. It works well for me without feeling groggy the next day. My husband can't take it, it makes him sleepwalk, he now takes Lunesta. So everyone is different, but to me the value of regular sleep is worth the extra pill.

[acbayliss 33]

I have had horrible insomnia also. It started a week after I went home. I am so glad to understand why.

[band2bypass15 11]

After surgery my Restless Leg Syndrome has gotten worse and has disrupted my sleep schedule. I'm trying to figure out why. Maybe because I am 10 days post op and have been resting more during the day? Has anyone else had this problem?

[Djmohr 6,965]

I am in my fourth month post op and I have no problem falling asleep however I am wide awake by the time I have gotten 5 hours. Then by 5pm I am exhausted and have to fight to stay awake. It really is very annoying.

[downsizingdiva 459]

I AM A SLEEVER BUT I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS!