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MissBS    3

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Hi. Just got my band Friday and I am feeling great. Not gassy, no pain meds, ......but... I can't sleep. I've tried the bed, the couch, the chair... nothing is comfortable. I'm still in this hotel in Houston. I am going back to Albuquerque on Tuesday and I'm sure it will be better once I get home. I miss my Lazy Girl!!!! Any suggestions??? Becky (1:10am)

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RestlessMonkey    7

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Have you tried the bed with pillows along your side to prop you up?

are you taking the pain meds? don't they make you sleepy?

you could go look at yourself in the bathroom mirror, dim the lights and repeat in a monotone "you are getting VERRRRY SLEEEPY" LOL ok maybe not...

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RestlessMonkey    7

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You are probably sick of being in that hotel!

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fun4matt    0

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Hi. Just got my band Friday and I am feeling great. Not gassy, no pain meds, ......but... I can't sleep. I've tried the bed, the couch, the chair... nothing is comfortable. I'm still in this hotel in Houston. I am going back to Albuquerque on Tuesday and I'm sure it will be better once I get home. I miss my Lazy Girl!!!! Any suggestions??? Becky (1:10am)

I know the feeling. My pain meds that the doc gave me helped me sleep.< /p>

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9pdmnm5    0

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Hi. Just got my band Friday and I am feeling great. Not gassy, no pain meds, ......but... I can't sleep. I've tried the bed, the couch, the chair... nothing is comfortable. I'm still in this hotel in Houston. I am going back to Albuquerque on Tuesday and I'm sure it will be better once I get home. I miss my Lazy Girl!!!! Any suggestions??? Becky (1:10am)

I say take the pain meds. Even if you are not in any pain, the medicine will make you more comfortable, and you will be able to catch some

Zzzzzzzzz's. :rolleyes2:

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cherko12    0

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I had problems sleeping too. It took me 2 weeks before I slept good. It was the discomfort...I just felt like I didn't need sleep. It drove me nuts. I wondered if it wasn't a reaction to the anathesia.

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terilynn112    1

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I slept well, But that's my personality.

Have you tried going for a long walk before you attempt to go to bed. (long for such a short period post op) It really helped me to walk up and down the hallway about 10 to 15 times. Course it took me that many trips to get Water and meds, and kids settled. LOL

teri

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It's_Christine    0

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I would just like to say this....pain meds are for pain and should be used for sleep only when it is pain that is stopping you from going to sleep or waking you. Pain meds slow down the gut and that can cause gas and other discomforts so using them appropriately is important. If the discomfort is mild and your surgeon approves it use tylenol or even tylenol pm to help with sleep issues. I wish you some good zzzzz's soon!

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terilynn112    1

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First my surgeon said to use the pain meds for both, sleep and pain. Second, I was lucky and was able to lay nearly flat the first night, and flat the second night, and already can sleep on my tummY (where I'm most comfortable). Third, Christine, whoever told you it makes you gasy is WRONG! Been on pain meds for YEARS! Constipated YES! yup, it sure does. But if you're taking one dose a day it's not gonna be a huge issue.

Becky, you do what you have to to get some sleep. Because being overtired will lead to making poor food/drink choices.

Hugs

teri

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9pdmnm5    0

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I would just like to say this....pain meds are for pain and should be used for sleep only when it is pain that is stopping you from going to sleep or waking you. Pain meds slow down the gut and that can cause gas and other discomforts so using them appropriately is important. If the discomfort is mild and your surgeon approves it use tylenol or even tylenol pm to help with sleep issues. I wish you some good zzzzz's soon!

If you are referring to my post, you can have discomfort w/out being in physical pain. That is why the doctors prescribe pain meds for after surgery. You need to sleep in order to heal the body. Not getting sleep will cause the body more harm than any pain medicine. I'm not suggesting to use pain meds inappropriately...but if it makes it easier to get comfortable with the added bonus of sleep, WHY NOT?

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It's_Christine    0

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I am a health care professional. What I said is accurate. If you have questions about what I post may I suggest you contact me privately. I would offer you the same respect.

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MissBS    3

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Didn't mean to start something. I only took pain meds for one night after my surgery. Not only did they not help me sleep, they gave me a bad headache. Today is day 13 in this hotel (Hurricane Ike). You are soooooooo right Restless - I AM SICK OF THIS HOTEL!!! I fly home tomorrow and I can hear my Lazy Girl calling. I'm sure I will sleep better once I get home. Remember - we are all different, we all have different surgeons, we all have different post-op instructions. What works for one, might not work for all. I asked for advice and I really appreciate the tips you all gave me. Thank you!! Becky

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terilynn112    1

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Have a safe flight home today.

teri

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MissBS    3

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Thank you Teri. I'm feeling great and can't wait to get home. Hope you are healing/feeling well. Have a wonderful day!!! Becky

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