Scared. Can't sleep

[Bethson 6]

Surgery was Tuesday afternoon and went well. Couldn't sleep last night or tonight. Asking myself why did I do this. Crying for no apparent reason. Can anyone relate or give me ways to cope with these thoughts?

[Vikingsfan8178 62]

these thoughts are normal and will improve (usually within days). You just went through a traumatic experience and a life changing one. Just remember, this is a day to day process right now and you just need time to recover and to adjust.

Also, watch the pain meds, they can make you fee like this as well. I was on Oxycontin and while it worked wonders, it did make me feel sad/emotional while taking it. I stopped taking it on Day 3 because I didn't feel like I truly needed it and all of those symptoms improved.

You will be fine. Try to rest.

[jane13 2,256]

@@Bethson I totally agree with @@Vikingsfan8178 about the meds and the life changing decision. If you can get off the pain meds and do OTC if you can. I am only 3 weeks and 1 day out and I have read about this a lot on these forums. I personally didn't feel this way. My thoughts were more about losing my hair. I am not a girly girl but my ONLY attribute I did manage to hold onto was my hair. Its grey now and thinner now that I am 52 and now in menopause, the thought of losing it (because of the sleeve) just kind of freaks me out. I was assured it will come back....so I have decided I may join the pink ladies (Red Hat) and start wearing some funky pink hats:D

I It will get better and you will be thankful for the "tool" you decided to get to help you get healthier and live a better life

[Tauruslady5 154]

Morning.

This, too, will pass. I have been on this site for almost 7 months now and almost everyone has gone through this feeling. I promise it will go away and you will be fine afterwards.

[cindyt 24]

I was sleeved Tuesday and I have defintely thought that made a huge mistake....but its over with now, I am home, and hopefully on the mend. It will be worth it in the end! I hope!