KJFellin 2 Posted May 23, 2015 Anyone have trouble with getting to sleep after surgery? I'm about 3 1/2 weeks out and I'm having a hard time getting to sleep, just wanted to see if anyone else had this issue? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathy66 11 Posted May 23, 2015 I m 4 months out and still struggling with it. Tried Ambien,tylenol PM and Zquil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AvaFern 3,516 Posted May 23, 2015 I can't sleep at night without melatonin and Benadryl. 50mg Benadryl and two Melatonin tabs and it knocks me out quite nicely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wannaBthinsoon 1,634 Posted May 23, 2015 Love me some Zquil! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Books 29 Posted May 23, 2015 This may not apply but low Iron can cause insomnia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jillzzy 6 Posted May 24, 2015 I'm 6 days post op and have noticed some problems with insomnia. I wondered if it's because I'm hungry but can't actually feel Hungry if that makes any sense. Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agalindo17 331 Posted May 24, 2015 I'm 2 months today post op and i thought it was just me but I guess I'm not alone my doctor gave me trazadone to help me sleep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weighting2BeFree 164 Posted May 24, 2015 I had a really hard time sleeping after surgery as well. I don't sleep as long. I up earlier. But now I'm sleeping better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carolscience 26 Posted May 25, 2015 I used to binge before bed...It's like i don't know what to do with myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandi_022 6 Posted May 25, 2015 I had/have the same issue. I was sleeved on 4/8. I feel like it's slowly getting better though ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KJFellin 2 Posted May 25, 2015 Thanks everyone! Kind of comforting to know its not just me! I'll have to get my hands on some melatonin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikasio 59 Posted May 26, 2015 Oh well, at least I'm not alone either. I am only averaging 4 hours a night since surgery. I can't seem to get rest from my midday naps either. I walk over an hour a day still have plenty of energy at night. sleeping pills not working. Doesn't seem like anxiety either. I feel wired all the time, but my bad knees limit me from walking more in an attempt to burn off energy. Rowing for 30 plus minutes a day at 160 heart rate is not doing it for me either. Bicycling is a chore due to my knees as well. So if someone finds something that works for them, please post. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomi71 581 Posted May 26, 2015 I have life-long insomnia and can't go to sleep unless I take something. I used to feel horrible about that fact but I stopped worrying....we need our rest and it's better to get sleep with the help of a doctor and a little pharmaceutical than to not sleep and be a curmudgeon in the morning. And when I don't sleep...oh boy am I a curmudgeon. ???????????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jane13 2,256 Posted May 26, 2015 I have been fighting insomnia off and on for about the past ten years. I think mine is stress and menopause. I also think my sleep is affected by the cycle of the moon. Don't laugh - I have noticed if the moon is close to full or full I am lucky to sleep a couple of hours... I haven't had much luck with melatonin. Nyquil does the trick but I don't like relying on it for sleep and if I take it I NEED sleep about 8hrs or I am not productive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agalindo17 331 Posted May 26, 2015 Zzzquil is the only thing it has helped me even the sleeping pill doesn't help at times :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
