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Hello, I am 5 weeks post op tomorrow, I have severe insomnia. Can't get to sleep and stay asleep. I have used Benadryl, dramamine, Lunesta,Ambien and now ...Read more

Hello, I am 5 weeks post op tomorrow, I have severe insomnia. Can't get to sleep and stay asleep. I have used Benadryl, dramamine, Lunesta,Ambien and now a third one in this same class. No caffeine after morning coffee, relax after supper. Same bedtime routine. I am exhausted but can't sleep. I use cpap every night. Any suggestions?

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Rose Madura Sleep is messed up for a while after surgery. What worked for me was lots of pillows. After I'd ma... Read more

Rose Madura Sleep is messed up for a while after surgery. What worked for me was lots of pillows. After I'd make yo after a fee hiu re a, I'd go downstairs to the recliner with my travel pillow and sleep some more. It will b.get better.

Susan Lynn Linda - It's frustrating when you're exhausted, but can't sleep. If your schedule allows it, I w... Read more

Susan Lynn Linda - It's frustrating when you're exhausted, but can't sleep. If your schedule allows it, I would tell you to forget about the clock, i.e. the time, for awhile. Sleep whenever you feel like it. A few hours here and there until you get back into your regular schedule may do the trick. I spent many nights watching television and internet surfing until my circadian rhythm normalized. It's likely a temporary situation, but if you're worried, a call to the doctor never hurts. Wishing you some restful sleep!

Linda Hansonposted an update

867 days ago

I have a question about weight gain prior to surgery. I began to notice my weight creeping up approx 4-6 mo prior to my diagnosis and it kept on going. I ...Read more

I have a question about weight gain prior to surgery. I began to notice my weight creeping up approx 4-6 mo prior to my diagnosis and it kept on going. I did have 15# fluid while in the hospital and this is now gone. Any tricks to get the rest of the weight off? I know healthy eating and exercise/ completion of cardiac rehab.

Rose Madura Linda, I think you've asked the $64,000 question...

Richard Munson Answering it also.

I lost 15 pounds after my surgery and I don’t diet. I exercise some. Agree with Rose

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