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What Causes Sleeplessness 5 Weeks Post Gastric Bypass Surgery?

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Posted on Wed, 4 Nov 2015
Question: I am on 5th week post gastric bypass not getting sleep at all
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Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Hello.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, you can take alprazolam .5 mg at night time to quickly induce sleep. Also is there any problem with your digestion or bowel movements after the operation? Regards Dr Manisha Jain.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (2 minutes later)
yes Dr alternate days I am passing stools.also from 3 days I am having mild sqeezing pain in stomach recurring often
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Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Hello

Detailed Answer:
hello, its normal to experience these symptoms after bypass surgery, you can ask for this prescription from your doctor . it will help reduce the anxiety and sleep. if Tab Zolpidem 10 mg is available then it is also a good option for helping in sleep Induction.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Sleeplessness 5 Weeks Post Gastric Bypass Surgery?

Brief Answer: Hello. Detailed Answer: Hello, you can take alprazolam .5 mg at night time to quickly induce sleep. Also is there any problem with your digestion or bowel movements after the operation? Regards Dr Manisha Jain.