My Body Doubles as an Icebox

[StefanieSparklePants 95]

So, I want to know if any vets out there (I'm talking 1 year or more out), got over the constant deep freeze phase? I mean, I'm cold all the time. i never thought I'd be using an electric blanket in June; and even then, sometimes that blanket doesn't work and no about of warmfs can warm me. It can take hours of lying in bed until I'm finally warm.

I wear layers, heat holders brand socks, everything you can think of. I sit in front of a space heater, let my cat sleep on me, eat warm Soup, drink hot coffee, use those little disposable hand, feet and ass warmers that come in packets. I'm at a loss freezing my ass off all the time.

I'm getting enough calories; between 800-1200 a day, taking all my Vitamins, Proteins, ect. I'm on my feet all day walking around, riding bike, using the elliptical. Ugh.

Does it get better once your weight loss levels out? I'm 10 months and have 7 pounds to go until my goal weight.

Edited June 3, 2016 by StefanieSparklePants

[aelovelady 243]

You are not alone! I am freezing al of the time too. I have a blanket in the car, a heavy sweater in my office and I don't go any wear without a jacket.

[StefanieSparklePants 95]

My feet are the worst!

[crfgirl 11]

Anemia? How is your hgb?!

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[StefanieSparklePants 95]

I had my blood work done at my 6 month mark. And apparently I'm not anemic and hbg is good.

Thats a good call though. It's something I'll need to watch out for.

[Wolfgirl78 266]

I'm four years out and have the same issues. My feet and hands are the worst.

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[StefanieSparklePants 95]

I thought upping the exercise would help circulation or something, but no. I even added more healthy fats to my diet hoping that would help- no such luck. I guess I'm cursed to have crypt keeper cold hands and feet for the rest of my life! Lol

[mmazzo 26]

@StephanieSparklePants - I just wanted to say that your username made me LOL! Love it! Wish I were creative and could've come up with something fun like that when I was picking mine!

You make me nervous about being cold though! For the 20+ years that my husband and I have been together, I have always joked that I think he's trying to freeze me out...I'm not looking forward to this getting worse! Luckily, I live in Phoenix, so during the summer, I'll be able to escape outside to the 100+ degree temps! Today it's supposed to be 118, so perhaps you should consider moving to the desert too!

Best of luck!

Molly

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Edited June 5, 2016 by mmazzo

[StefanieSparklePants 95]

Oh, I'd love to move to the desert! I was recently at the Grand Canyon and I loved it there. Trying to convince the fiancee to move. I live in ND where Winter temps reach -30 to-40. I envy you!

[patches4u 5]

I was cold right after surgery, so I know it had nothing to do with blood work. I am curious about how the pathology of this process; does anyone know?

[mmazzo 26]

Oh, I'd love to move to the desert! I was recently at the Grand Canyon and I loved it there. Trying to convince the fiancee to move. I live in ND where Winter temps reach -30 to-40. I envy you!

Oh good lord, I could not handle that! I'm originally from the Pittsburgh PA and I moved because I couldn't stand those winters! And yes, it is beautiful up by the Grand Canyon, but I wouldn't want to live up there because it gets too cold there too! I'll stay down here in the desert during winter.....if I never see snow again, it'll be too soon! LOL

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[guyfrom315 55]

8 months out always cold

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[PrinceVanHalen 97]

I lost major weight once without bypass and I was freezing all the time. I sat out in the sun while it was 90 degrees just to be comfortable. Going for bypass in a week and I'm thinking this will happen again.

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[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT 7]

6 days out and definitely cold.

At present, my right hand feels like a block of ice.

[CeeGee 30]

Oh I hope I cool off after surgery tomorrow. I've been having hot flashes for about 5 years now and I live in central Florida where it's been 95 degrees with no breeze!

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