had bypass heart surgery two months ago and was told that it was normal to experience some difficulty sleeping following the surgery. am noticing though that it is not getting better and i am assuming the effects of the anesthesia are no longer a possible reason for my problems. it is ridiculous really. go to bed at midnight, find myself still awake at 2 am, then go read a book or watch some show, and for some reason still awake at 5 am most days. i am now retired so there is no reason for getting up but certainly have the feeling that this routine is far from healthy. what can i do?
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Most people feel more fatigued than usual after their bypass surgeries. This is normal and will improve over time as they regain their lost strength, but it can lead them to feel sluggish all day and even to take daytime naps, which generally messes with their circadian rhythms, leading to an inability to sleep at night. It then turns into a vicious cycle. My main advice would be to avoid daytime naps. If you are in pain at night or you chronically can't get to sleep or stay asleep, please tell your doctor and ask what the medical options are for you. Stress is, of course, another contributing factor. Do you spend a lot of time worrying about your health? This will impact the quality of your sleep. Therapy can help with this.
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