Sleeping better after surgery?

[Stacy160 201]

I generally sleep like crap, waking up and rolling over MANY times during the night... I know I snore but don't wake myself snoring in bed (like I do if I fall asleep in a chair or flat on my back), so I don't think it's an apnea issue waking me. I think it's a combination of eating too much before bed and either being uncomfortable from that OR from heartburn/reflux, or just being generally uncomfortable in one position for too long because of my weight.

Acid issues aside, do you find that you sleep better now after surgery?

[TexasT 99]

Stacy, I got a band in 2006 and was sleeved this past Friday. Before WLS I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and was using a C-PAP machine. Without the machine my sleep was terrible - waking up all night, snoring, etc. After I lost 50lbs the apnea went away and I slept much better. Losing the weight will most likely help quite a bit with your sleep issues.

If you still have problems after losing a bit of weight don't hesitate to talk to your doctor and ask for a sleep study. If you do have sleep apnea it is a very dangerous thing. I have a friend whose 23-yr old son died from it (yes, he was overweight).

Best wishes!

[longhorn 11]

funny you bring this up. Yes, I'm only 2 weeks out but have definitly noticed I'm sleeping better. Less waking up than before. I used to not even set my alarm for work in the morning because I'd always wake up enough that I did not need it. Now the alarm is waking me up (that may be a mixed blessing) :thumbup:

Not sure the reasons for this. I've lost almost 30 lbs so maybe that is it. But I'm grateful for the more restful sleep. less tossing and turning.

[Tiffykins 673]

I definitely sleep more peacefully after the weight loss. I hardly ever wake up in a different position than how I fell asleep.

I'm a side sleeper always have been, but it's been cool because I can now sleep on my back comfortably.

[Stacy160 201]

Awesome!! That's one of the things I'm looking forward to the most... sleeping better. Jeez, there are so many things I'm looking forward to LOL!