Time between drinking and sleeping

[vsgnewbie77 41]

Hello again!

Sorry for all these questions but I just have so many things to ask the long term vsg patients out there.

I woke up in the middle of the night to this weird full feeling like there was too much Water in my stomach- which there probably was as I took a few sips before bed (which was what I'd normally do pre-surgery as I sometimes wake up thirsty) - but I woke up wanting to throw up and just not feeling good and I wasn't sure what to do.

I'm still sleeping on several pillows so I'm not fully on my back ( the stitches hurt less this way) but do you guys have tips on some bedtime routines? should I sleep with more of an incline?

How long do you space out drinking/eating before going to bed? 2-3 hours?

[Matt Z 4,138]

3 hours ago, vsgnewbie77 said:

Hello again!

Sorry for all these questions but I just have so many things to ask the long term vsg patients out there.

I woke up in the middle of the night to this weird full feeling like there was too much Water in my stomach- which there probably was as I took a few sips before bed (which was what I'd normally do pre-surgery as I sometimes wake up thirsty) - but I woke up wanting to throw up and just not feeling good and I wasn't sure what to do.

I'm still sleeping on several pillows so I'm not fully on my back ( the stitches hurt less this way) but do you guys have tips on some bedtime routines? should I sleep with more of an incline?

How long do you space out drinking/eating before going to bed? 2-3 hours?

This might be more a condition of healing rather than drinking before bed exactly, I know I'm a Bypass patient, but I drink right before bed, and I keep Water by my bed at all times and drink regularly while in bed. If it's causing issues, then stop, but I think it's more to do with how recent your surgery was moreso than what you did. My opinion on it anyway.

[vsgnewbie77 41]

4 minutes ago, Matt Z said:

This might be more a condition of healing rather than drinking before bed exactly, I know I'm a Bypass patient, but I drink right before bed, and I keep Water by my bed at all times and drink regularly while in bed. If it's causing issues, then stop, but I think it's more to do with how recent your surgery was moreso than what you did. My opinion on it anyway.

I think you're right- hopefully it's a healing thing and goes away soon .

Thank you!

[Matt Z 4,138]

3 minutes ago, vsgnewbie77 said:

I think you're right- hopefully it's a healing thing and goes away soon .

Thank you!

Just take it slow and focus on healing. If it hurts, stop doing it for a while. You'll know more about what you can and can't do closer to the 2 month mark. (on average)

[vsgnewbie77 41]

1 minute ago, Matt Z said:

Just take it slow and focus on healing. If it hurts, stop doing it for a while. You'll know more about what you can and can't do closer to the 2 month mark. (on average)

okay, that's good to know. I just feel a bit lost as I'm not sure what else to expect at this point but thank you for your help

[Matt Z 4,138]

4 minutes ago, vsgnewbie77 said:

okay, that's good to know. I just feel a bit lost as I'm not sure what else to expect at this point but thank you for your help

It's tough because most people's first instinct is to compare themselves to others, but with these surgeries, it's impossible to compare as each surgery and the patient are totally unique. Just follow your guidelines as provided by your doctors and nutritionists and do NOT be afraid to call them for ANY question you have, that's what they are there for, it's part of what you paid for, so don't be shy in using what you already paid for!

[vsgnewbie77 41]

1 minute ago, Matt Z said:

It's tough because most people's first instinct is to compare themselves to others, but with these surgeries, it's impossible to compare as each surgery and the patient are totally unique. Just follow your guidelines as provided by your doctors and nutritionists and do NOT be afraid to call them for ANY question you have, that's what they are there for, it's part of what you paid for, so don't be shy in using what you already paid for!

That's a really good point!