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marilyn_92910
marilyn_92910

I wonder how many hours sleep we will get to night I was awake at my usual time 2.30am I am trying just paracetamol for tonight

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  • Alison7909
    Alison7909 marilyn_92910

    Posted

    Marilyn, I feel for you, I had exactly the same problem for 6 weeks, mainly because sleeping on my back was becoming unbearable! I kept waking up every 2 hours or so, wanting to sleep but feeling oh so uncomfortable. Paracetamol helped a little, but it soon wore off. How long is it since your operation? When my 6 weeks was up I started to use a couple of hefty pillows between my knees (and lower legs too - this is important) and slept on my unoperated side for part of the night. What bliss! The first night I didn't wake up as many times and when I did, I simply adjusted the pillows and promptly fell asleep again. I now use the pillows every night and don't wake up at 2.30 like I used to. Try the pillows if you have passed the 6 weeks mark. Good luck with your recovery, it will all get better, just give it time. 

    Best wishes, Alison

  • marilyn_92910
    marilyn_92910

    Posted

    Slept better last night even though still woke at 2.30 took some paracetamol had a read for about 30 mins and went off to sleep for another 4 hours woke 7am
    • Guest
      Guest marilyn_92910

      Posted

      so sorry to read your posts above I had no idea and really don't know how anyone can cope with that... was bad enough 2 years ago when I lost my Mum and then 4 weeks lost my only sister........ I am having a lazy day today all day feel a bit exhausted lol. but enjoyed every minute of it. xx
    • marilyn_92910
      marilyn_92910 Guest

      Posted

      We were chatting just now whether to go off in the caravan again at the end of this week but go for a full week but have to decide where, did think about selling heath or more towards your way if we decide more towards Kingston I will let you know and perhaps meet up
    • Guest
      Guest marilyn_92910

      Posted

      sounds good to me have you thought about ging to Sandringham?

       

    • marilyn_92910
      marilyn_92910 Guest

      Posted

      We have decided to go to stoke ferry a adult only site right next to a river it's near downbeat market
    • Guest
      Guest marilyn_92910

      Posted

      sounds good is it Grange Farm? it's about half an hour away from us. near Gooderstone Water Gardens. When you going?

       

    • marilyn_92910
      marilyn_92910 Guest

      Posted

      Yes it is Grange farm we go Friday morning and are staying till Tuesday perhaps we can meet up
    • marilyn_92910
      marilyn_92910 Guest

      Posted

      to meet up, i will meesage you, no i will ring you tomorrow with my mobil no

       

    • Guest
      Guest marilyn_92910

      Posted

      we are out all day tomorrow gping to Banham Zoo for the day.
    • Guest
      Guest

      Posted

      forgot to say we have hired a wheelchair .
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