Cold All The Time?

[mkbennett00 0]

So I had my surgery done on 8/20 and have discovered since the surgery that I get cold really easily. It feels like I am cold all the time. We've checked the thermostat in the house and it's not any different than before the surgery - plus my hubbie feels fine. Did anyone else experience this?

[Dolly 16]

I was sleeved 8/29 and feel the same way. I've read that it's common. It sure beats being hot and sweaty!

[COsleeveDude 273]

I don't feel colder, but my actual body temp is typically down 1-3 degrees from before, usually 95-97F.

Some people may actually feel colder, I brought it up to the nurse because I saw it on the thermometer. She said it's common, and some people will return to "normal" after awhile, others won't.

Unfortunately I'm not sweating any less during exercise, but I definitely don't sweat as much as I did before in general.

[Foxbins 625]

Feeling cold is really common. First I was cold from the anesthesia, then I was cold because the surgery does something to your internal thermostat, and now I'm cold because I lost all the fat that was my insulation.

Cold is the new normal and I ask people for sweaters at Christmastime and birthdays.

[vsginnj 415]

I was sleeved in dec didn't warm up until last week..just kidding I haven't warmed up yet, but I am loosing weight and hey at least I'm not hot n sweaty all the time!!

[FOX2468 0]

Just completed the change....so cold is pleasant!!! One of the many benefits of wls.

[fattymcfatterson 107]

oh PLEASE let me be cold!!!!! I am always the hottest person!!! (haha) I suffered all summer in the texas heat without ac in my van, cold sounds really good!!!!!!!!!

[colebort 18]

I have notice that too. I used to love sleeping with the fan on. Actually I felt like I always needed it now slmetimes I actually shut it off because I'm too cold and this only happens since I've been sleeved. I was sleeved on 8/1

[tjloser 62]

I was sleeved July 10th and I'm feeling the same way. I'm cold all the time and can't seem to warm up. I guess I won't warm up until the winter when the heat is turned on:)

[LouiseC 1,031]

This is normal. Ghrelin is somehow connected to body temp regulation. I was advised after about 18 months I will likely be back to a more normal temp.

[slojo 150]

Sleeved aug 28th 2012 and am experiencing the same thing!

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

Don't forget, fat is an insulator. You are losing your insulation and temps are dropping, so you will feel it more.

I'm thinking I won't be running around in shorts & t-shirts in February next year.

[Chelle68 27]

I have a couple of friends that are between 9 and 11 months out and they both told me that they stay cold. I have always kept my air at home between 76-78. 78 during the day and 76-77 when getting dressed and putting on make up. I am always warmer then...maybe from drying my hair but now I find 78 kinda cool and comfortable when getting done up for the day. Saves my elec bill and I hate being sweaty. Win win