Thanks everyone. Generally I dont sleep great, but I can manage on 4-5 hours. I can usually get to sleep fine especially as I leave the house at around 5.55am and dont get in until 7.15pm but I wake up really early, after just a few hours.
It has been worse since the op. When I came round from the aneasthetic they told me to get some rest but there was no way I could sleep.....I felt although my mind was groggy my body was unable to relax. Since coming home I have had plenty of cat naps but not a proper sleep.
I may have found the reason although it may have nothing to do with it. I went for a follow up appointment this morning and was told that I have an infection where I had some of the surgery, so they have put me on stronger abx, so maybe that hasnt helped.
I sleep with lavender in the bedroom anyway and also amethysts under my pillow as I was told they help aid sleep. Not for me though.
I have been known to take the odd sleeping tablet when it gets to the stage where I am unable to function properly, but with me not being at work at the moment, I am not going to take any, as I dont need to function the same way I do when I am at work.
I suppose it isnt helping not being very active at the moment. I have popped into the garden a few times but I cant do any gardening really as if I bend down there is alot of pressure in my face and my stitches feel ready to explode!
