I'm just super cranky because I am extremely tired but can't sleep. I'm normally a stomach sleeper. So between not being able to sleep on my stomach, dealing with pain from my incisions and drain every time I move, and this heartburn I feel like I'm never going to go bed. I had found that I had been using my pain killers to help me sleep even when not in unbearable pain so I decided to flush the rest down the toilet. I'd rather suffer through any future pain (1 week post op so I'm thinking the worst of it is over?) than deal with possible addictions or problems that can stem from that habit. Any idea when this insomnia will go away? Work is going to be a killer if this is still going on by next week.

I take Melatonin and it helps
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6 hours ago, Oct517 said:

I'm just super cranky because I am extremely tired but can't sleep. I'm normally a stomach sleeper. So between not being able to sleep on my stomach, dealing with pain from my incisions and drain every time I move, and this heartburn I feel like I'm never going to go bed. I had found that I had been using my pain killers to help me sleep even when not in unbearable pain so I decided to flush the rest down the toilet. I'd rather suffer through any future pain (1 week post op so I'm thinking the worst of it is over?) than deal with possible addictions or problems that can stem from that habit. Any idea when this insomnia will go away? Work is going to be a killer if this is still going on by next week.

Going to second the Melatonin quick dissolves. Haven't tried the new Zquil naturals, but those appear to be a good choice as well.

7 hours ago, Oct517 said:

I'm just super cranky because I am extremely tired but can't sleep. I'm normally a stomach sleeper. So between not being able to sleep on my stomach, dealing with pain from my incisions and drain every time I move, and this heartburn I feel like I'm never going to go bed. I had found that I had been using my pain killers to help me sleep even when not in unbearable pain so I decided to flush the rest down the toilet. I'd rather suffer through any future pain (1 week post op so I'm thinking the worst of it is over?) than deal with possible addictions or problems that can stem from that habit. Any idea when this insomnia will go away? Work is going to be a killer if this is still going on by next week.

Rescue Sleep has been a huge help to me over the years.

During the first few days post surgery I felt the heartburn and slept with 1. a small pillow to keep on my belly, 2. slept propped up mostly to help with the heartburn. 3. I was able to move slightly to sleep almost on my side / belly with the pillow as my protector, but also propped to help with the heartburn feeling. I also adjusted the times of my PPI to take when my heartburn was at its worst.

Right after surgery, many people sleep on recliners instead of their beds.

Thank you guys! I'll have to check out the Melatonin.
Ugh, wish I had a recliner! I've been laying on the couch lately.

Rescue Sleep has been a huge help to me over the years.

During the first few days post surgery I felt the heartburn and slept with 1. a small pillow to keep on my belly, 2. slept propped up mostly to help with the heartburn. 3. I was able to move slightly to sleep almost on my side / belly with the pillow as my protector, but also propped to help with the heartburn feeling. I also adjusted the times of my PPI to take when my heartburn was at its worst.

Hiya! Is the rescue sleep safe to take post surgery?

Thank you guys! I'll have to check out the Melatonin.
Ugh, wish I had a recliner! I've been laying on the couch lately.

After surgery, I invested in a reclining sofa. Best sleep ever!!!















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