No need for sleep?

[alwtg 199]

Did anyone else have a sort of insomnia post surgery? I'm not in pain or terribly tired I just don't seem to need to sleep at the moment, I've tried to be disciplined and go to bed at a sensible time, staying busy and not napping during the day but it doesn't seem to make any difference. It's not a huge problem to me and seems trivial compared to others troubles but I guess I'm curious if this is common.

[MOMMAMIN1 80]

I have been sleeping my butt off. I usually don't sleep so this is great for me!

[medic1977 6]

I have been wondering the same thing because I have the same problem. I am 2wks post op and I can't sleep, I don't nap anymore and I wake up at the Crack of dawn now. It's weird!!

[itstimealready 180]

Maybe it's that there's no more food coma - that very well might be the case for me in 10 days. I know whenever I have fasted I would have lots of energy as none of it is tied up digesting my food I guess.

[shriner37 249]

The first week after surgery I slept more than usual. I think some of it was catching up from the pretty much complete lack of sleep the night I spent in the hospital.

Once I was caught up, though, I've found myself waking up earlier than before. I think it has to do with the fact that I was just on the edge of sleep apnea, and the weight loss from the pre-op diet program pretty much took care of that, so I'm getting better sleep, and thus waking up earlier.

[lectus 3]

I was like that at the hospital! I had to ask for a sleeping aid because I couldn't sleep. But once I got home I sleep like a baby.

[Tssiemer1 549]

All I do is sleep if I'm not at work or eating... I can sleep 14 to 16 hours at a time and still take a nap. I'm pre op.

[MOMMAMIN1 80]

I am hoping that once I am off liquids and move to food I will get a little more energy. But to be honest, as a single Mom it is nice to take care of just myself these past few days doing nothing but focusing on me.

[Key Tones 5]

This no-sleep situation is typical low-carb side effect. I've done low carb on-and-off (mostly on) for 10 years.

Some say it raises cortisol.

I can't sleep when I go hard-core low carb, sleeve or no-sleeve.

[alwtg 199]

Thanks for the replies, guess I should make the most of the extra time ????

[Beachsprite 118]

being in Ketosis causes insomnia for some people - me included as do some painkillers, Tramadol makes many people sleepy but for me it keeps me wide awake until 4am!

[bibleajosc 10]

I'm having trouble with insomnia too. Reflux is also giving me a hard time. I have times where I feel exhausted but most of the time I'm doing ok. The reflux is driving me nuts. I'm hoping when I can sleep actually laying down that will be better!