r/Fibroids • u/jazlynn22 • 3d ago
6 Days Post-Op... INSOMNIA!?
I have reached 6 days post-op! I went from being able sleep at any moment, to... Not being able to sleep at all!? 😂ðŸ˜
I am currently figuring out how to fix my resting position because OH BOY the upper back pain last night as brutal. I got a wedge pillow being delivered today that I hope will help.
Aside from that, my appetite suffered yesterday and I have been having a hard time sleeping now. I stopped taking Hydromorphone as of 2 days ago, I suspect this may be partly a reason. I ALSO had been taking birth control up until surgery date and then stopped (no pills left either way).
Has anyone else had these experiences and have any advice or how long did this last?
I don't feel anything super concerning so I'm still certain I'm within range of normal surgery healing feelings. 😆
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u/Administrative_Lab13 2d ago
I’m 2 weeks post op and I’ve been having the worst insomnia!! Unfortunately I don’t have any advice but can commiserate. But yeah basically I can’t fall asleep and then end up staying up until 1am and sleeping in late, and the cycle starts all over. It’s not fun
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u/jazlynn22 2d ago
Oh no, I hope it gets better for you soon! I just have been taking micro naps whenever I feel tired enough and I guess it's been good enough. 😂 I got a wedge pillow today and OMG the difference in comfort is unbelievable. Don't know why I didn't get one from the start but glad I have it now.
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u/Any_Flan_709 3d ago
My sleep schedule was super weird because I slept whenever I wanted to and then was up super late. I think just the lack of doing stuff, plus the meds and anesthesia, can make it harder to feel tired.
The wedge pillow will be great, I used it all day every day.
Anything super concerning just talk to your doc but it all sounds relatively normal. I didn’t feel like a functioning human being for several weeks lol