Chills At Night

[KikiCC 83]

So I am 7 days out and for the last couple of nights I've had chills at night. Should I be concerned? Anyone else with this?

[kyllfalcon 768]

I had chills at night for the first several weeks. And still do but not to the same degree as early on.

I did run a slight fever for about two weeks. The cause was never identified, even though they checked for infection and leak. So check your temp!

[KikiCC 83]

Thanks for sharing. It helps in order not to be scared!!

[mnbsleeve 87]

Thanks for sharing. It helps in order not to be scared!!

Don't be scared, but follow up and have it checked out. It will give you peace of mind!

[Piplula 709]

Hey KiKi I ha chills all the time without fever. I used to sweat all the time..now I am cold all the time, so I think it's normal. Just make sure you aren't runnin a temperature. It's normal..I just got a heating blanket and put it on 7 and stayed toasty throughout the night..it gets better though..I don't get as cold as I used too. I was sleeved 4/3 so it takes a bit of time to adjust! Good luck!

[jujubeez3 2]

I had chills as well, and still do almost a year post op. I bought a pair of smart wool long johns and wool socks. I love them!

I used to be hot all the time, and it is such a relief to be able to put on layers!

[MirandaK 14]

I had chills about a week out. Ran a low grade fever. But I never checked it out. I'm now 8 weeks out. I kinda just think it was my body trying to heal.

[grannyk 58]

There is something about this surgery that changes your natural temp control mechanism. Pre-surgery I could not tolerate the heat...sweating, feeling listless and angry!! Now I definitely do not sweat as much, I am on the cooler side instead of uncomfortably hot wherever I am, and I don't think I am going to die walking from work to my car, even though it was 107 today!! I still hate summer in the South and hot weather still makes me mad...but my body tolerates it much better. One more of the many unexpected benefits of my wonderful sleeve...Kathe

[Foxbins 625]

Running a low-grade fever is normal after surgery and as your temp goes up, you can feel chilled. Call your doctor if your temp goes above 100.5 F. The aftereffects of anesthesia can also make you feel cold. As you lose fat (and insulation) you can also get cold easier. I sleep with a heated mattress pad all year round and wear a sweater (or more) most days.

[KikiCC 83]

Thank you all for sharing. I am much better. Looks like the chills were related to the pain med.