Ive always been hot natured, keeping the thermostat at 68 degrees. Now... I'm freezing unless the temp is above 75. Am I low on iron?

I don't know if you're low on iron, but I'm 8 weeks post op tomorrow and I freeze all the time since my surgery Like you, I used to be hot natured, but not anymore!

That could be good for me...I am 1 great big continuous hot flash!!!

I am always cold as well but I don't have as much insulation as I used to....

Yeah Its bc we lost alot of our old body fat that use to keep us warm

I slept in sweat pants and sweat shirts my first 2 months post op -- in the middle of summer! It's better now, but I still get cold. But, to me that's one of the benefits of the surgery. I've spent most of my life sweating, always hotter than everyone else. So it's great to always be the first one to reach for a sweater.

I'm 4 days post op and feel the same way. Thx, it is nice actually!

I was freezing all the time at my top weight. I always slept with an electric blanket even in the hottest summer months. Now, with 89# gone, I have to put a heavy blanket over the electric blanket so I'm not shivering all night. lol

~Jenn

My understanding is that because your body is burning the calories on your body, not extra calories in food, that's why we're cold. I can always tell when I've eaten too many carbs because I get warm again. My ex hubs started getting cold when he had to start eating better to deal with his diabetes. It all boils down to how our bodies are now processing food. :-)

Its the lack of carbs. Like Silkchik, I can feel it when I've not had carbs. Consequently, I'm trying to incorporate a little bit of carbs every day. My man was kind enough to buy me an electric blanket, which I sit on whilst watching tv. I am in the North of the UK, however and it is balls-arse cold here right now! In bed, I don't need it, as he's a not so little radiator!