Andrea Guadiana 38 Posted May 4, 2016 So, ever since surgery (April 25,2016) I have been freezing!! My fingers, toes, nose, everything is so cold!! I am thinking perhaps I am low on Iron since I'm not getting as many nutrients or calorie intake. But, it is to the point where it is almost unbearable. I'm cold at work, at home, no matter where I go. I'm normally very hot natured and everyone at home thinks I'm crazy when I tell them to turn up the temperature of the A/C. Is anyone else experiencing this post op? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted May 4, 2016 I think it's fairly common. Are you taking Vitamins and Iron supplements? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LipstickLady 25,682 Posted May 4, 2016 Girl...ME TOO. (I'm three years out and my Iron is OK. Not great, but OK.) Welcome to what possibly many be your new reality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieLogical 8,710 Posted May 4, 2016 I am always cold too. At 20 months out now. I always have my space heater running at work, wear long pants all summer, and I'm always under a blanket at home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Mac 6,262 Posted May 4, 2016 My sleeve put an end to years and years of post-menopausal hot flashes. I'll take it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christinamo7 4,042 Posted May 4, 2016 this is my husband's *favorite* side effect of my surgery, because for 20 years now he has been cold because I was so hot natured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrea Guadiana 38 Posted May 4, 2016 @@KristenLe - Yes, I'm taking Iron in the form of a nasal spray prescribed by my surgeon and bariatric multis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrea Guadiana 38 Posted May 4, 2016 @@Christinamo7 - LOL, that's too funny. I was always the one freezing out my household, now I'm making them sweat!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fluffy22 39 Posted May 4, 2016 This is what I'm afraid of, I'm always cold now and haven't even had surgery yet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cindyw41 761 Posted May 4, 2016 Mention something to your surgeon. They may do a Iron level check. I too am cold all The time and my iron was 1 pt away from needing an infusion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrsKarenC2008 622 Posted May 4, 2016 @@Andrea Guadiana Yep ... it's normal ... I always tell my hubby that I'm losing my insulation ... that is why I'm always cold ... Whereas before ... I would sweat like a butcher! Now my heater at work is always on and I have it blowing on my hands/arms/upper body ... I always wear a coat ... AC? No thanks! But ... I'd rather pile on the clothes because I'm cold than sweat like I used to! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrea Guadiana 38 Posted May 4, 2016 @cindyw41- Oh, wow! That is scary!! Did you feel any other symptoms? Or just cold all of the time? My post op is 5/13. I'm hoping I can make it until then, because their office is terrible at returning phone calls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrea Guadiana 38 Posted May 4, 2016 @@MrsKarenC2008 - Air Five!! I think I'd much rather throw on layers than sweat my butt off like before as well! I used to sweat just sitting there, lol. I guess I may need to invest in a little space heater for the office. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Talaria 50 Posted May 4, 2016 Me too!!! Omg, I'm dreading summer when my husband cranks the AC! I'm already in a hoodie and taking an extra blanket to bed! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cindyw41 761 Posted May 4, 2016 @cindyw41- Oh, wow! That is scary!! Did you feel any other symptoms? Or just cold all of the time? My post op is 5/13. I'm hoping I can make it until then, because their office is terrible at returning phone calls. I am extremely tired. I kept hearing about the surge of energy that people get when they lose weight and after 50+ lbs I am still waiting. They said that is also a sign of low Iron. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites