RNY + Zzzzquil?

[blashlee 509]

Any bypass patients take Zzzzquil post op? My doctor said it was fine to take. But I'm curious how fast it'll take effect now that I've had my bypass. I don't wanna pass out washing dishes and I don't wanna sleep through my alarm either.

Thanks in advance!

[Casey235 83]

I would like to know this too! I took it a few times before surgery and I was groggy in the mornings after taking it. Honestly I've been scared to try something after surgery but boy do u need it! Sleepy time tea helps a little, so does lavender essential oil on my nose, but not every night!

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

For sleep, I use a mattress pad warmer. It fits the whole mattress. I turn it on (on the lowest setting) about a half hour before I go to bed. Even in the summer, but I use AC. Then, I immediately turn it off. It comforts my body (especially the arthritis) and helps me get to sleep. I rarely need to use sleep aids anymore because of the pad. Sleep well, all................

[Djmohr 6,965]

I used to use ZZZquil all the time prior to surgery. I realized the Benadryl in it made me so groggy and more tired the next day that I don't ever take it anymore.

Have no idea what happens post RNY.

[James Marusek 5,244]

When you look at the inactive ingredient label. The second listed ingredient is ethanol, and the 6th is high fructose corn Syrup. Since ethanol [ethyl-alcohol] is an alcohol, it might cause a problem, especially soon after surgery.

[kiss-my-kitty 12]

You may find that Zzzquil and other sleep aids hit you faster and a bit harder; also, keep in mind that the key ingredient (Benadryl aka Diphenhydramine HCL) can be a stomach irritant - just something to watch out for if you're prone to ulcers or simply want to protect your new pouch from any potential irritation!