Advice on Sleeping Problems

Hi. I haven’t gone through the op yet. It is planned for January.  I also have difficulty sleeping but personally its been like it is for so long I’m used to it. The most obvious thing to do for yourself is see a GP and try and get some sleeping tablets. If these work then your husbands body clock might get into a better sync. Best of luck

Hi

I think problems sleeping is a common problem for lots of different reasons.  If it’s a physical cause due to reflux or pain then there’s some medication to help.  I found sleeping much more of an issue after diagnosis and during treatment.  I discovered the App Headspace and paid the £10 a month subscription.  It has a whole section on sleep.  It’s based on a mindfulness approach but it also teaches you strategies if you do wake up during the night.  It has lots of things to help you fall asleep and I often use this even now after my treatment has finished.  Often I fall asleep listening to it!

It might be worth a try!

Hi Oyita 

I have had 2 lots of surgeries and both times it was about 4 months before I got anymore then 30mins sleep at one time through the night. Even now the most I get is about 2hrs at once but it is getting easier to go back to sleep after waking. I also find the more sleep I get without getting up the more uncomfortable I am on waking as I think everything seizes up when not getting up or moving regularly.

I noticed your post about the concern over your husbands weight loss. I lost 2 stone after my stomach was removed and even though I ate little and often it went straight through me for months. I was overweight prior to stomach removal so the weight loss was manageable.  So what your husband is experiencing is quite normal although I can understand your concern. 

I was assigned a dietician and specialist nurse who I could call any time to discuss concerns and ask for advice. My surgeon and oncologist are also fantastic. I hope that your husbands medical team are just as supportive and I would suggest contacting them about any concerns especially regarding medication. 

Hope this helps and your husband is continuing to recover. It can be a long slow process.