Ever since I got banded, June 1, I have been having major problems sleeping. I'm not in pain at all, so that's not the issue, but I just toss and turn all night. I don't know what the problem is. I've even been taking my Ambien and still...nothing. I haven't had a full nights sleep in about 5 days. It's KILLING me! Has anyone ever had problems with this after surgery? Ugh!

Also, today I finally get to move from "clear liquids" to "full liquids" which, for some reason, includes things like oatmeal and yogurt (I'm not complaining, I've just never considered them liquid before). I'm super excited because I really miss CHEWING but I'm kind of scared that it won't sit right with me and I'll end up getting sick. Any advice?

Tanya,

We have all dealt with these issues. I say wrap your head around the fact that eventually you will have to eat "regular" food again and just GO SLOW. If it sits right, it does, if it doesn't then note it and move from there. Something that doesn't sit well with you now, may sit better later on. If it gives you a problem sweetie, just try it again later and continue with your liquids/mushies or what ever you should be doing. It is like a baby learning new foods I think. Everyone is different and what I can handle may not be what you can handle. It's scary, no? I have been having a hard time with "head hunger". Good Luck honey!

(ps...good luck with the sleeping issues too, I have nothing on that one, but will say that a few times a week, I have problems too. I just dont know if mine are associated with the band/eating or my psyche. Are you maybe eating something with sugar or caffiene in it later in the day? Maybe examine the last choice you make for hidden sugars?)

Ambien doesn't work for me either. I do find benadryl knocks me out. Might want to check with your doc. and see if it's ok to try that. I havne't taken it since getting banded. There are some meds that are not good for the band, not sure if benadryl is one of them. Hope you get a good nights sleep!

I had trouble sleeping for about 2 weeks after surgery. I took Tylenol PM, and it worked great. It doesn't take much to knock me out though so one pill was enough for me.