To aid with potential bloating and gas, you can also take simethicone products, which can help with gas discomfort, such as:
Gas-X
Alka-Seltzer Anti-Gas
Mylanta Gas
Was this helpful?
Create a good sleeping environment in your bedroom
When you recover from any type of surgery, it’s important to make sure that you have a clean, calm environment to rest in while you heal.
If you have the opportunity to prep your bedroom before your surgery, you might want to invest in blackout curtains and moisture-wicking sheets to create a dark, relaxing atmosphere.
Make sure you have a glass of water, your phone charger, and any other essentials on an accessible surface near your bed before you lie down, as it may hurt a bit to get up and out of bed multiple times. How can you sleep after gallbladder surgery?Using an eye mask and noise-canceling earplugs to decrease night disturbances may also help you.
Follow your doctor’s exercise advice
Your doctor will give you personalized guidance on how (and when) you can start exercising after your surgery. In the initial days after surgery, any type of heavy or intense exercise is prohibited.
However, a brief walk during the day is encouraged to help relieve bloating, increase circulation, and help you to feel better.
Avoid heavy meals before bed
There’s no specific diet that you need to follow after having your gallbladder removed, and in the days after your surgery, heavy meals might not appeal much to you, anyway.
To avoid dealing with gas or digestive upset on top of other discomfort when you try to sleep after surgery, stick to small, light meals that are easy to digest and don’t expand your stomach.
Crackers, broth, and bananas are good options. You’ll want to avoid eating a lot of fatty meats, processed foods, and alcohol to promote healthy digestion.
Diffuse essential oils
There’s reason to believe that aromatherapy can help reduce your perception of pain
during the recovery process when used in combination with conventional treatment.
Using an oil diffuser, you can spread the scent of rosemary, lavender, chamomile, or eucalyptus oil where you sleep to feel more relaxed and, hopefully, sleep more soundly.
Causes of trouble sleeping after gallbladder surgery
Removal of your gallbladder can make resting difficult for a few days. The causes may vary according to why you needed your gallbladder removed in the first place, whether you’re staying a few nights in the hospital, and which type of surgical procedure you had.
