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pgh3rivers · 07-25-2008, 12:06 AM

How much sleep is normal the first couple of months after surgery? Do you sleep more/ less since surgery?

I sleep almost 12 hours a day. I would sleep more if I could. Before surgery I would get around 7 hours. Lately I can't make it through the day without a nap and I have been sleeping in more and more. I'm exhausted.

offstringgirl · 07-25-2008, 12:44 AM

So far I am sleeping the same amount as before. I do get very physically tired much earlier, but actual sleeping is 11 hours at night. I've only napped once, and that was an accident.

Crie · 07-25-2008, 06:23 AM

i've also been feeling tired and run down. I think part of that is that i go for my walks right at dusk (8:30-8:45) every night, walk a mile then i'm too hyped from the adrenaline to sleep well.

I also found that my b12 was outta whack and my doctor suggested increasing to a larger, daily dosage. I think that helps give more energy, but time will tell since i just started on that.

Tired in MO this morning ...

Sue0609 · 07-25-2008, 07:24 AM

The first couple of weeks I slept more than usual and sometimes took a nap, but I've been sleeping 6-8 hours a night for awhile now.

New Healthy Lisa · 07-25-2008, 09:28 AM

Remember, your body is recovering from major surgery. I slept round the clock for a couple of weeks. Just go with it - listen to what your body is telling you it needs.

Just also be sure you're walking and getting what exercise you can while you're awake.

It will get better!

pummychal · 07-25-2008, 10:02 AM

As long as you are taking your vitamins..and hopefully one is B-12..drink your water, get your protein...then just relax and let your body heal.

pgh3rivers · 07-25-2008, 01:02 PM

I am taking my vitamins and exercising. I'm tired of being tired. Yesterday I went to bed at 8pm. I slept until around 2am. The dog woke me up wanting to go outside. I let her out and stayed awake for an hour or so and then went back to sleep again until 11 am today. It's 3 ppm and I feel like I could go to sleep right now.

Eseret · 07-25-2008, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pgh3rivers

How much sleep is normal the first couple of months after surgery? Do you sleep more/ less since surgery?

I sleep almost 12 hours a day. I would sleep more if I could. Before surgery I would get around 7 hours. Lately I can't make it through the day without a nap and I have been sleeping in more and more. I'm exhausted.

I did that at after surgery also. It seemed my body needed the extra rest to heal and to get used to the lower calories and protein intake. I STILL take a nap in the afternoon but I'm trying to force myself out of that habit. Not easy, but I'm trying.

JumboJulie · 07-25-2008, 02:11 PM

I'm a firm believer in letting your body decide when it's time to go to bed, and when it's time to get up.

I'm a night person ... I hate mornings and have since I was a little kid ((maybe even a baby ... just can't remember that far back!)). I go to bed at midnight and get up at 10 am ... every day.
After surgery it was the same for me, but add in a nap or two as well. I don't nap anymore, but sweetie, if you're tired, your body is telling you it needs it.

Now, GET TO BED!!! ((Dr. JumboJulie's strict orders))

sherry7 · 07-25-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by pgh3rivers

How much sleep is normal the first couple of months after surgery? Do you sleep more/ less since surgery?

I sleep almost 12 hours a day. I would sleep more if I could. Before surgery I would get around 7 hours. Lately I can't make it through the day without a nap and I have been sleeping in more and more. I'm exhausted.

I was feeling the same way...literally exhausted. I called my RN at Magee, and arranged to have blood testing done. (They don't normally do it until the 6 month post-op visit). Turns out my iron was extremely low, and my B-12 and potassium were low as well. All 3 can contribute to being tired, especially the iron. I'm now doubling/tripling up on those supplements until I can get my levels normal again.