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Why Does One Lose Out On Sleep Post A Heart Surgery?

Yes you may be able to help me,I had open heart surgery two months ago,and I still have to sleep sitting up in a chair,but can only sleep for a couple of hours at a time,what can I get that will just to help me get a good nights sleep,I need something strong that will just knock my ass out.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
Welcome, this is Dr Sameer, cardiologist.
Sleep deprivation post surgery can occur in a lot of patients, especially after a major surgery like bypass.
If you have problem lying down straight, it could mean that you may have some fluid collection in lung. Such patients could not just lye down straight & have breathlessness on doing so. If that is so, I'll recommend you to keep your bed propped up so that fluid does not accumulate in lungs. Also consult your primary surgeon you will do certain tests to conform so.
If you have simple loss of sleep & not having breathing trouble on lying down, for such patients we give Tab Alprazolam 0.25mg at night for sleeping.
Thanks
Take care
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Why Does One Lose Out On Sleep Post A Heart Surgery?

Hi, Welcome, this is Dr Sameer, cardiologist. Sleep deprivation post surgery can occur in a lot of patients, especially after a major surgery like bypass. If you have problem lying down straight, it could mean that you may have some fluid collection in lung. Such patients could not just lye down straight & have breathlessness on doing so. If that is so, I ll recommend you to keep your bed propped up so that fluid does not accumulate in lungs. Also consult your primary surgeon you will do certain tests to conform so. If you have simple loss of sleep & not having breathing trouble on lying down, for such patients we give Tab Alprazolam 0.25mg at night for sleeping. Thanks Take care