Night Sweats?

[losergrl75 277]

I'm one week post op today and I've been having night sweats since I came home. It's single digits here and I'm sleeping in a Cami and shorts. I don't have a fever or any other signs of infection, so I'm assuming it's because the surgery has my hormones out of whack. Did anyone else have night sweats? If so, how long did they last?

[OKCPirate 5,323]

I assume this is a new phenomenon? I had them when I was heavier mainly due to sleep apnea. It is not a typical post surgery complaint. Hormone dump is a probability, or it could be one of those woman change things that happens around menopause.

This is the mayo Clinics advice on night sweats:

Schedule a doctor's visit if night sweats:

• Occur on a regular basis
• Interrupt your sleep
• Are accompanied by a fever or other symptoms

[losergrl75 277]

I assume this is a new phenomenon? I had them when I was heavier mainly due to sleep apnea. It is not a typical post surgery complaint. Hormone dump is a probability, or it could be one of those woman change things that happens around menopause.

This is the mayo Clinics advice on night sweats:

Schedule a doctor's visit if night sweats:

• Occur on a regular basis
• Interrupt your sleep
• Are accompanied by a fever or other symptoms

Thanks, I do have sleep apnea and have been lax in using my CPap since surgery since it's been difficult to find a comfortable sleep position. I'll make sure to wear my mask tonight and see if it happens again.

[theladyslipper 120]

I'm 2 weeks post-sleeve and also had night sweats throughout my 1st week, but they stopped in the 2nd week.

[HopeandAgony 566]

For some, in the first week night sweats happen due to the anesthesia and pain medication leaving your system. Or, if you are still using pain meds it can happen from that as well. If you get a fever or other symptoms be sure to check with your surgeon. Congrats on starting your journey!

Edited January 22, 2016 by HopeandAgony