Home - Day 4 - Restless Sleep

One problem I never thought I would have is sleep. Prior to my surgery and pretty much my entire life I have been able to lie down anywhere and go to sleep. It typically takes me about a minute to clear my thoughts and then it's lights out.

I have been home now for 3 nights and sleep has been all but the paradise it once knew. Due to my movement restrictions I can't do my ritual flipping around to find just the right spot prior to falling asleep and it also means that I can't do the 2 to 4 position shifts I typically make during the night. Last night I benefited from a back rub by M. and couple of extra strength Tylenols yet I still had a broken sleep, waking several times and ending with a sore neck and shoulders. Don't get me wrong, if this is the worst of it, I'll take it and shut my mouth. It just amazes me how my comfort sleeping has disappeared and now I would almost rather not sleep.

I keep thinking its the pillow configuration, but I have been through about 5 different pillows now and none are better than the other. I'm even trying a little drink of milk before bed. I figure I'll keep with the tylenol, milk and stick with the last pillow and see where it goes.

The daily walks are going well and I'm feeling more and more energy return to my system.