Heat sensitivity?

[kasemcd 34]

I'm wondering if anyone has had heat bother them more than normal? After I was sleeved, heat has been nearly making me pass out! I'm worried as I'm going on a beach vacation in 3 weeks. I can drink plenty of Water and eat (very little but solids).

[Stephen2 20]

My doc explained something about heat and cold sensitivity. Pre-op we have a lot more mass between the surface and the nerves that are responding to heat and cold. Post-op (or post-loss), the nerves are right up close to the outside and they're responding to the actual temperature of the environment.

In the lab, rats were shown to respond to environmental chilling much differently when obese. To the extent that they'd sit relatively comfortably (no shivering) while they were actually suffering hypothermia. Slender rats would shiver to keep their core temperature up.

My experience has been that I get cold now, when I used to always run hot. There are other contributing factors, of course, but I've found comfort in the technical explanation he provided. And I've added a bunch of sweaters and vests to my wardrobe. I wonder if your experience of heat may be the other side of that.

From your picture, you look very young so I'll mention this last bit as a remote, remote possibility. But I've had second-hand experience of the peri-menopausal state with two different partners. It's probably not something a guy should be explaining to a woman, but you might consider early-onset menopause as a possible cause for your heat sensitivity, and definitely check with your primary physician about that.

[GrrlAnn 177]

I haven't experienced any change with hot temperatures but was definitely cold during the cooler months.

I was going to suggest to check your hydration but you said you are drinking enough Water. Maybe it's a Vitamin imbalance or something. I'd ask your surgery team next time you go in for an appointment.

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[kasemcd 34]

My doc explained something about heat and cold sensitivity. Pre-op we have a lot more mass between the surface and the nerves that are responding to heat and cold. Post-op (or post-loss), the nerves are right up close to the outside and they're responding to the actual temperature of the environment.
In the lab, rats were shown to respond to environmental chilling much differently when obese. To the extent that they'd sit relatively comfortably (no shivering) while they were actually suffering hypothermia. Slender rats would shiver to keep their core temperature up.
My experience has been that I get cold now, when I used to always run hot. There are other contributing factors, of course, but I've found comfort in the technical explanation he provided. And I've added a bunch of sweaters and vests to my wardrobe. I wonder if your experience of heat may be the other side of that.
From your picture, you look very young so I'll mention this last bit as a remote, remote possibility. But I've had second-hand experience of the peri-menopausal state with two different partners. It's probably not something a guy should be explaining to a woman, but you might consider early-onset menopause as a possible cause for your heat sensitivity, and definitely check with your primary physician about that.

Oh my god... I'm only 20... I hope not..


HW - 230
SW - 215
CW- 200
GW - 130
Height 5'5"

[kasemcd 34]

I haven't experienced any change with hot temperatures but was definitely cold during the cooler months.

I was going to suggest to check your hydration but you said you are drinking enough Water. Maybe it's a Vitamin imbalance or something. I'd ask your surgery team next time you go in for an appointment.

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Unfortunately I live about 5 or 6 states away from my surgeon lol. I won't see him for another year or so. I have my primary care but I'm not sure what to really say.. maybe I'm overreacting as I can't find anyone who suffers from this like I do.


HW - 230
SW - 215
CW- 200
GW - 130
Height 5'5"