What can I take to Sleep ?

[Nikkim531 0]

I’m so tired , I think I still get 8 hrs ( bed @ 12am up at 8:30-9:30 ) but Drag all day . Maybe to much Protein ? Any sleep aids I can take b4 bed to help sleep ?

Im not very active , but try , * post op 7 weeks .

TIA

[Briswife15 889]

Have you tried Melatonin? It works well, or maybe you should ask your doctor.... try to be more active. It will help you sleep. Good luck !

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[GradyCat 3,692]

I have a prescription for Ambien.

[KCgirl061 1,529]

10mg of Melatonin does the trick for me.

[Cheeseburgh 3,075]

If you are sleeping 8 hours and still wiped out it might be an Iron, B12, D, or other deficiency . Ask your Doctor. I have to take an iron supplement everyday, it really helps me.

I wouldn’t try a sleep aid first if I was already sleeping 8 hours. Heads up, I did some weird stuff on Ambien!

[GreenTealael 24,850]

On 6/9/2019 at 4:37 PM, Nikkim531 said:

I’m so tired , I think I still get 8 hrs ( bed @ 12am up at 8:30-9:30 ) but Drag all day . Maybe to much Protein ? Any sleep aids I can take b4 bed to help sleep ?

Im not very active , but try , * post op 7 weeks .

TIA

Also consider routine/behavior changes :

Long novels, Audible (meditation books, boring books or monotone actors) youtube playlists of sleep sounds & white noise, a device free bedroom

Good Luck! 💖

Edited June 11, 2019 by GreenTealael

[CurvyMom 386]

Sudafed- i just took two for allergy or cold something I have going on right now and want to face plant on my desk LOL

but really- everyone's suggestions are good. I am still tired some days more than others. Exercise really helps me have more energy but also then helps me sleep better.

[Frustr8 7,886]

Or I could send you a tape of me reciting my Weight Loss Trials and Tribulations. Most people find it puts them right to sleep, even the ones who weren't planning a Nap!
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[Ylime 453]

I have always had insomnia and done several over the counter meds but as soon as my body builds up a tolerance they no longer work.

A few years ago my doctor prescribed Trazadone. It's a sedative so doesn't come with all the scary side effects that some true sleeping meds have, but it puts me to sleep within 15 minutes and I sleep all night long. It worked wonders before surgery and now post-op it works even better. Pair that with eating better and working out more gives me the sleep I need and the energy I need during the day.