I had surgery last Thursday, May 24th. No pain, no soreness now, but I cannot sleep at all and my legs are killing me. I totally believe it is from carb/sugar withdrawal as I was eating probably close to 3,000 calories with most of it being cupcakes and junk. I am not hungry and managing fine on my shakes, but this sleep deprivation and leg aching is driving me nuts. Has anybody else really had "withdrawal" symptoms. I have never smoked or used any substances, but I would liken this to smoking withdrawal, etc. Thinking about calling my surgeon to see if he can give me something to take the edge off as I must rest..

It could be withdrawal,most the time it affects your whole body.Headaches and body aches. But to be sure, you need to talk with your Dr.

I don't want to scare you, but after surgery,there is a slight chance of blood clots. So make the call today,please.

I had surgery the same date as you.. And I can't sleep at all it's horrible but I think it's due to these terrible gas pains!!! Call your doctor if your legs are hurting that doesn't sound normal love xxx

I agree you should call the doctor about your legs.have you been up and walking a lot?

I had surgery the same day as u and the doctor advised me to keep on some stockings that go from my ankle to my knee for a week and I haven't had any pain

Call the doc. He needs to be aware of the restless legs. But, if that isn't an issue, he maybe able to give you something to help you sleep.

Good luck

call your doctor first thing but also add potassium and magnesium which helps with leg cramp (Charlie horses) but its a must to call your doctor first.

I know I used to eat myself to sleep so even before surgery I had sleep problems when I would cut my food intake down. Have the issue to this date, but seems to be getting a little better. Used a CPAP for awhile, but had to give that back to company because insurance would not pay for it because I could not use it for the right number of hours per night. It was like trying to sleep with a snake attached to my face.

I doubt it's "food withdrawal" but it could definitely a nutrient issue especially if you didn't eat well balanced before the surgery. Do you take a multi-vitamin?