band vs menopause sleep problems help please

dixiedoo · December 27, 2008

I posted this on the fifties forum but have not had any responses so here goes....

Hope everyone is having a great holiday! Mine has been hectic and I now understand what "having your stomach in knots" means since having been banded. My question, tho is this... Does having the band sometimes cause sleeping problems? if so, why? I sometimes go through a few days or a week with lots of waking up in the night, but then it seems to go away, and I sleep well again. This was also pre-band (surgery was august 15th, 2008) but I have been finding that the sleeping problem seems increased post band and I wondered if that had anything to do with it. I remember my fill doc asking about my sleeping but I didn't connect anything and now I'm wondering if its significant to the band or not. As for menopause, I haven't had a period in about 4 1/2 years. Soooo what do you think? It sure makes for long nights when you wake up a lot!!

marivan · December 28, 2008

I'll be the first to answer, but I doubt that it will help much. The only reason I have to get up is due to needing to pee early in the morning! And that's not likely what you mean.

I haven't had any issues with sleep and my band. Did you or have you ever had a sleep study done? You may just find that it is something totally unrelated, especially as you say that you had this issue before. It could just be that whatever the problem is, it is getting worse and that's just a co-incidence. I'd say go for a sleep study if you haven't and they may find out what the problem is.

Let us know what you find out!

Mary

dixiedoo · December 28, 2008

I do have sleep apnea - have been using a CPAP for seven years and it's been a real lifesaver. I don't have to get up to go to bathroom, rather I wake up often and seem to have trouble staying asleep. Maybe since I've lost 30 lbs my pressure on the CPAP needs adjusting - just thought of that last night so I will phone my tech. Maybe I'm wrong about it being connected to the band but ........

marivan · December 28, 2008

That's possible, as I've heard of some people's sleep apnea disappearing once they lose weight and they don't need the machine. Perhaps you are right and just a new level would help.

If not, they are the perfect people to ask, as sleep studies are done for lots of reasons. But you likely know that already.

Mary