Feeling cold?

[Dreamin Again 112]

Is it true that when I start losing weight I will feel cold? I can't wait for that to happen! (I know be careful of what you wish for lol) I don't think I have worn a winter coat in years - I live in MO so winters get a little chilly. Keeping a fan on at work even in the winter months sure does make people look at you funny.

Does anyone have experiences about going from hot to feeling cold after surgery/weight loss to share? Does it last for forever or just while you are losing the weight?

Thanks!

[Texasmeg 568]

I've always felt cold - but I'm even colder since the surgery.

[SherB 220]

I have not had my surgery but whenever I diet/eat low calories I am freezing cold. That is the only time for me so I am guessing it is probably very common after surgery.

[newat52 1,613]

Be careful what you wish for! I started freezing about 2 weeks post op. Surgery was 3/6/13. I except when working out or heat of the summer, I'm cold all the time. It's pretty common. There was a big discussion last winter in here somewhere. I always thought it was easier to warm up then cool down. I lived under a heated thrown all fall/winter/spring. Cuddle duds are my best friend.

Don't get me wrong, I'll take it hands down with my new health and lease on life. If that's the worst thing, and it is, I am very grateful!

Good luck to you!

[Pookeyism 1,143]

Sleeved 1/4/2012 - cold ever since. I have actually got a sunburn while sitting in the sun to warm up. Last year, a runner from a local subdivision was running through the industrial park where my office is, and passed out due to the heat - I was taking a nap about 60 yards away, cozy-comfortable in my car. My boss has actually asked me to stop napping in the car in the heat at lunch - he is concerned I'm going to "fry your brain or something".

[HalloweenBaby24 447]

I'm excited to feel cold, I love big cuddly sweaters and boots. I want to know what it's like to tuck myself up tight with a book and not sweat between chapters. Unfortunately this past winter I purchased an amazing Steve Madden wool horizontal-zip jacket, that I know won't fit this coming winter after surgery :/

I'm contemplating putting the money in to get it altered.

[SherB 220]

I for one cannot wait to actually try on a pair of dress boots. Not once have I ever worn a pair. They are too tight on my calf.

[HalloweenBaby24 447]

@@SherB

Same here!!

I've never been able to wear dress boots because they don't fit over my calves.

I wear those off brand Ugg's lol.

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

I remember reading on a board somewhere that one reason you feel cold is that your body conserves energy for vital organs, so there is less going on out in the extremities... your core is taking all the energy.

Not sure if it's true but I know I'm feeling cooler one month out from surgery (and not just because I've dropped weight and feel "cooler")...

[Dreamin Again 112]

Good to know! Thank you all for you replies. i would much rather be cold than hot and sweaty. In my opinion it has always been easier to warm up than it is to cool down

Have a great weekend everyone!