Now has insomnia following surgery

Posted By Nativender ( North Dakota) on 03/24/2014

I had a invasive surgery on my abdomen two weeks ago. Starting day 5 post op I have not been able to fall asleep naturally or with medications. I have used melatonin in the past with no success. I have never had this problem before. Any suggestions?
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Replied by Dave (Fountain Inn, Sc) on 03/25/2014

Hello Nativender;

Re; sleep disorder after surgery

Just a suggestion after seeing some issues that enzymes helped me with lately...

I am an advocate of papaya. Even the seeds are edible. The enzymes and other nutrients of papaya are just remarkable. It was called by the Islanders "Food of the Angles" because of its many benefits.

The papaya I even mix with real Greek yogurt and the two seem to give me increased digestive ability...even overcoming lactic problems which would normally stop me from eating too much yogurt.

The papaya will act as a cleanse to your system if you eat first thing in the morning. You can get them year round...two types; the very large are good and the ones the size of a large pear. I eat some of the seeds with the fruit considering the two together as a whole food. The seeds are peppery so most folks can only tolerate a few; I have become accustomed to the taste and can take two or three spoonful's at a time WITH the fruit.

The combo could help cleanse the system and allow you to reboot so to speak. Worth trying four or five of them over a period of a week to see the effect. Papaya is a calmer, a cleanser, a digestive aid and on and on. Just google "Papaya benefits" and read about this most fantastic food.

I sleep better when taking some papaya daily.

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Replied by Mary (Boston, Usa) on 03/25/2014

I think it is related to the anesthesia used for your procedure. Are you taking magnesium? If not, try that. I would also try to workouts that make you sweat or an infrared sauna to eliminate the toxins. Distilled water might help too for a few days.
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Replied by Mary (Boston, Usa) on 03/25/2014

I think it is related to the anesthesia used for your procedure. Are you taking magnesium? If not, try that. I would also try to workouts that make you sweat or an infrared sauna to eliminate the toxins. Distilled water might help too for a few days.
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