Not able to sleep after surgery

[Lindsey Skinner Abbott 97]

I am a week out from surgery and I can't sleep! I haven't taken any pain meds since last Thursday when I left the hospital. The past few nights I just can't go to sleep or stay asleep. I didn't even nap hoping that was the problem and it wasn't. I have always been able to sleep without issues! I am wondering if it is a hormone issue?

[Daniellewi 69]

I had this problem and still do ever since surgery. My doctor told me to take melatonin. I take it about 1 hour before bedtime and it helps me sleep.

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[LipstickLady 25,682]

This is SO absolutely normal. I have no idea why, but this was my biggest complaint for about 6 months post op. My NP says this is one of the complaints she hears most often, too, so...

I balanced it out by exercising more so that my body was tired, taking a warm bath right before bed, shutting off all electronics two hours before bed, blah blah blah. None of that worked.

What worked was 1/2 Xanax and/or a small glass of wine once I was cleared for alcohol. And yes, my quack doctor was fine with it.

[Lindsey Skinner Abbott 97]

Thanks ladies! I guess if I am going to have a side effect this one isn't terrible! I will try the melatonin and will definitely be having wine when I am able.