Amelia Bedelia 39 Posted December 13, 2015 Too cold to google I know being cold is one of the after affects of surgery. I assumed it was something that would happen later on, after a substantial weight loss. I'm 5 days out, 8 lbs down and freezing. Is this the coldness everyone warns about or am I being a baby about normal winter weather? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magtart 603 Posted December 13, 2015 I have never had that issue. Last night I was sweating all night in bed. Frankly, I would welcome being cold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
now4me 3 Posted December 13, 2015 I've been a freeze baby since surgery. 11/19. And it's 70 in December!! Can't imagine if it was a normal winter. Haha. I'm hoping it doesn't last. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yaberhoo 358 Posted December 13, 2015 Your coldness is residual from the crap they pumped into you during surgery. Anesthesia, etc. Your body is in shock and healing from surgery. It's normal. Bundle up and drink some hot chocolate with Protein powder! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kate_ 2,224 Posted December 13, 2015 I feel the cold so much more now than before. Now I wear gloves when I go out, I bought a very warm coat and have the heating on much earlier than I would. Isn't it a fact that your metabolism works harder when you are cold Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glitter eyes 1,398 Posted December 13, 2015 I am always cold and I am a year and a half post op. I sleep under an electric blanket, have a heated throw and bundle up constantly- by the way I live in Florida. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhclikesshopping@gmail.com 285 Posted December 14, 2015 I am at Nine months, and I'm still very cold. However sometimes I do warm-up and I noticed that this is when I'm actually in a stall with my weight. So when I'm cold I lose when I warm I don't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cutepretty1 121 Posted December 18, 2015 I'm very cold and I'm 8 days out. I use to be the one walking around the house and going outside in shorts. Lately it's been 60 degrees and I'm freezing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhclikesshopping@gmail.com 285 Posted December 18, 2015 @Cutepretty1@Cutepretty1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhclikesshopping@gmail.com 285 Posted December 18, 2015 @@Cutepretty1 Hi cutie. Yeah that's normal. It'll be OK. Just add layers and do your best it to keep warm. It does go away . I promise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steph Anie 72 Posted December 19, 2015 My dr mentioned it at one month out about being less tolerant of cold now that I've lost weight--that it is a normal side effect.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amelia Bedelia 39 Posted December 19, 2015 I had my follow up today. It's been 11 days. My surgeon said that at this point it's definitely from the weight loss, not the anesthesia. I was just surprised it happened so soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauriev 71 Posted December 19, 2015 oh my gosh, the last couple of days I have been shaking I was so cold. Last night I went to bed and had two blankets plus the bedspread on me. I was still cold so I went to the living room and got my electric throw blanket and put that on me too!!! I am always cold so nobody thinks twice about me walking around with a jacket in 100 degree weather, but wow.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigguy9347 16 Posted December 19, 2015 I am the exact same way. I start losing weight I freeze to death. I cant even walk through our grocery Store without a coat. I burn my wife out of the house with the wood stove going. Its kinda odd. Im 6'1 275lbs and stay wrapped up like an eskimo while y wife is in shorts and a tank top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites