I am 5 days post op and I can not sleep thru the night. I wake up every couple of hours with a talking tummy.I dont really feel hungery or anythng. I am no longer having nasuea and dry heaving. Just a talking tummy. Is this normal? did anyone else have trouble sleeping thru the night? My RN at the doctors office said this was normal. It just seems so weird to me.

Thanks,

B~

Edited February 7, 201412 yr by bngarza

Are you on something for acid? I am wondering if your tummy is acidic .Mine sounds bubbly when I dont take my antacids on time.

At six weeks out, I am sleeping better than I have for 30 years. I think that is in part due to losing 42 pounds of insulation on the pre-op and post-op parts of my program so far. There are no more hot flashes to wake me up every 15 minutes and I don't wake myself up from snoring. That also helps to keep me out of the kitchen at night, because I am sleeping. I guess that qualifies as another Non scale Victory for you to look forward to. You will be alright...our new tummies gurgle and belch a lot in the beginning, then taper off. Good luck with your recovery.

this happened to me the first week. then I was fine. Im 11 days post op

Initially, I often slept in the recliner in our living room. It was more comfortable to me, for some reason, and if I woke up I could turn on the TV until I felt sleepy again. It took me a few weeks to go back to my bed for good, and I must admit, I sleep really wonderfully now.

Thanks everyone. I am sure it will get better soon. I have stopped taking my antacids for now. It was suggested because I have had such nausea. Maybe I will start up again tonight. I have been sleeping in my recliner. That seemed to help keep the talking tummy some what quite.