Hard Time Sleeping After TT and Thigh Lipo?

Thanks for your question. Sorry you had a rough few days. More than likely you were sensitive to the anesthetic and narcotic. All of this can affect your sleep and dreams. Often times people nap a lot during the day which makes regular sleep more difficult. This is frustrating but will get better soon. Hand in there!

Hi - I am sorry to hear of your post-operative problems, but do think that it will improve significantly after you get through the first week. From what you describe, you had a significant amount of surgery done, even though your incisions are only on your abdomen, the tummy tuck itself and liposuction of your thighs disrupted a lot more tissue than is evident. First of all, try to minimize any medications that may be affecting your state of mind - valium, percocet, vicodin or flexeril are a few that come to mind. Keep well hydrated, and if at all possible, limit narcotic medications such as percocet or vicodin to just before you go to sleep at night. Some of my patients say that sleeping on a recliner for the first 1-2 weeks is more comfortable and allows more position changes. Tummy tuck is a pretty big surgery, but with each day you should start feeling a little better. Best of luck with your healing!

Suggestions:


Change pain meds, try to cut down

Valium often helps with muscle stiffness, common after TT

Sleeping pills--ambien or other


Check with your surgeon. All the best.