I had quintuple cardiac bypass surgery in the middle of April and got very little sleep (2-3 hours at night - some daily naps) for about 6 weeks after that as I was also diagnosed with Sleep Apnea shortly there after. The last week or so I have been getting about 6 hours sleep at night but am still very tired during the day and sometimes napping an hour or two (I NEVER napped during the day pre-surgery). Is this normal 2 months + after the surgery? How long might it continue?
I had quintuple cardiac bypass surgery in the middle of April and got very little sleep (2-3 hours at night - some daily naps) for about 6 weeks after that as I was also diagnosed with Sleep Apnea shortly there after. The last week or so I have been getting about 6 hours sleep at night but am still very tired during the day and sometimes napping an hour or two (I NEVER napped during the day pre- surgery). Is this normal 2 months + after the surgery? How long might it continue?
I have no personal experience with bypass surgery but...
What meds are you taking? (After my blockage'n'stent I was on two BP meds, plus Plavix and lovastatin. Upon removing me from all the meds due to excellent lab results, my cardiologist commented that I'd likely feel much better and less tired without them - and, by jove, I believe he was right.)
On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 16:54:31 GMT, "Bob Newman" <[email hidden]>
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I had quintuple cardiac bypass surgery in the middle of April and got very little sleep (2-3 hours at night - some daily naps) for about 6 weeks after that as I was also diagnosed with Sleep Apnea shortly there after. The last week or so I have been getting about 6 hours sleep at night but am still very tired during the day and sometimes napping an hour or two (I NEVER napped during the day pre- surgery). Is this normal 2 months + after the surgery? How long might it continue?
-- Thanks in advance... Bob
I think perhaps you are expecting too much to be feeling more 'normal' after just a couple of months. Age will make a difference too. I had valve surgery and another procedure and it seemed a very gradual process getting back to feeling stronger. It is now 20 months later and I if I don't have a nap in the afternoon I just fall asleep at 8pm. A man at the club I go to had his second lot of bypass surgery two years ago and it took a while for him to get strong but he now bowls regularly. Give yourself time Bob. Sleep is a great healer.
I had quintuple cardiac bypass surgery in the middle of April and got very little sleep (2-3 hours at night - some daily naps) for about 6 weeks after that as I was also diagnosed with Sleep Apnea shortly there after. The last week or so I have been getting about 6 hours sleep at night but am still very tired during the day and sometimes napping an hour or two (I NEVER napped during the day pre- surgery). Is this normal 2 months + after the surgery?
No, but it might be expected for someone whose sleep apnea has worsened and is not receiving treatment for it.
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How long might it continue?
Depends on the underlying cause which your doctor will best be able to determine.
Thanks for the advice. Actually I think I'm doing quite well as far as getting my strength back. My chest still hurts quite a bit but I understand that is normal. I'm sure my sleep problems are complicated by my sleep apnea also.
Bob
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I had quintuple cardiac bypass surgery in the middle of April and got
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little sleep (2-3 hours at night - some daily naps) for about 6 weeks
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that as I was also diagnosed with Sleep Apnea shortly there after. The
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week or so I have been getting about 6 hours sleep at night but am still very tired during the day and sometimes napping an hour or two (I NEVER napped during the day pre-surgery). Is this normal 2 months + after the surgery? How long might it continue?
-- Thanks in advance... Bob
I think perhaps you are expecting too much to be feeling more 'normal' after just a couple of months. Age will make a difference too. I had valve surgery and another procedure and it seemed a very gradual process getting back to feeling stronger. It is now 20 months later and I if I don't have a nap in the afternoon I just fall asleep at 8pm. A man at the club I go to had his second lot of bypass surgery two years ago and it took a while for him to get strong but he now bowls regularly. Give yourself time Bob. Sleep is a great healer.
