Sleep

[tanyarahmes 119]

I am 6 weeks post op and can't seem to sleep my body is tired but I can't seem to fall asleep well I wake up all night long and am so tired the next day anyone else having this problem??

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[UCLA man 101]

Sounds like the same symptoms I experienced with sleep apnea. My sleep apnea went away by 6 weeks post op due to the weight loss.

Sorry I don't have any other ideas.

[tanyarahmes 119]

Thanks but I did not have sleep apnea

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[higher 966]

You can ask your doctor about medication that will you help fall and/or stay asleep.

Or ask if you can try melatonin. I used to take rx sleep aids, but I didn't love the way they worked so now I use liquid melatonin most nights and it puts me into sleep mode. I'll occasionally use the OTC antihistamines if I need something stronger.

[Hretan01 29]

I know why...

I've had 7 major surgeries in my 45 years. Soon to be 8.

Even if your mind is tired, you have to be physically tired or you can't sleep.

I've had this same chat with my doctor. For you, I'm willing to bet it is the same thing --due to a lack of physical exercise or activity due to surgery.

Get out and do more. Walk, shop, go to a park, just get out and do more and you will sleep like a baby.

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Edited August 4, 2016 by Hretan01

[missdeeAus 69]

I'm finding I can't sleep but I think it's anxiety- not nasty anxiety but lying in bed thinking about things like weight loss stalls, what I might look like at goal, what I could do better tomorrow etc. so basically racing thoughts...even though slightly positive- bad at bed time

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[BBweightlossjourney 49]

I am 6 weeks post op and can't seem to sleep my body is tired but I can't seem to fall asleep well I wake up all night long and am so tired the next day anyone else having this problem??

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I actually experienced the exact issue of not being able to get any sleep -at about 4-6 weeks post op. My doctor told me it's very common for women as its hormone related. He said the surgery does a number on your body ,and the Hormones are trying to adjust and so it takes time before your hormones can get with the new stomache size and let you rest comfortably. I do have to say in 12 weeks post op now and I'm sleeping much better. I also take some Melatonin tummies though for the nights I have trouble. There is light at the end of the tunnel .. I hope this helps!!

[Mcsleevy 8]

Try melatonin.