Sleeping Habits Questions...

[Darla5060 68]

Hi everyone!

When I got home the day after my surgery, I could only sleep on and off for about three days - three hours asleep, three hours awake, etc. I finally started sleeping longer without waking up on days three and four post-op. On day five, I could sleep on my side again (hallelujah!) and slept all night, with just nap during the day. But now it seems I'm regressing...I sleep all night, which is great, but on day six and day seven (today) I needed two 2 1/2-3 hour naps, practically back to back. I just woke up from nap number two, and I feel great, but it feels like going backward a bit. Anyone else's experiences would be greatly appreciated.

[Lissa 2,631]

You just had MAJOR surgery and your body is healing. As long as you are getting your liquids in, then you are probably just needing the sleep so that your body can heal. Are you normally a person who needs lots of rest to heal? If so, then just take it in stride. If not, and it continues to be this severe, then a call to your doc may be in order. Perhaps you aren't getting enough Vitamins right now to maintain your energy level. Personally, I had a major energy boost right after surgery and it has continued to get better since.

Good luck!

[christin 54]

I slept fine at night and took no naps until week 4. Last week and this week I am fairly exhausted all of a sudden. I don't know why, but I just go with it. If I am tired, then I sleep. I just figure my body needs it. It probably has a lot to do with going back to work.

[Darla5060 68]

You just had MAJOR surgery and your body is healing. As long as you are getting your liquids in, then you are probably just needing the sleep so that your body can heal. Are you normally a person who needs lots of rest to heal? If so, then just take it in stride. If not, and it continues to be this severe, then a call to your doc may be in order. Perhaps you aren't getting enough Vitamins right now to maintain your energy level. Personally, I had a major energy boost right after surgery and it has continued to get better since. :smile1:

Good luck!

Thank you, Lissa! I am a person who needs lots of sleep to heal - when I'm sick, I sleep a lot more than most people I know. I'm glad it's not an all consuming exhaustion - that would worry me more. I have lots of energy most of the time (waaaay more than I expected to have only seven days out!). So, I'll nap away!

[Darla5060 68]

I slept fine at night and took no naps until week 4. Last week and this week I am fairly exhausted all of a sudden. I don't know why, but I just go with it. If I am tired, then I sleep. I just figure my body needs it. It probably has a lot to do with going back to work.

Thanks, Christin! I'm in awe of you for no naps until week 4! It's amazing to me how different everyone's experiences are!