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Yep, you are normal. I was cold as hell after surgery. I stayed wrapped up in my bathrobe and a comforter. Recovering from surgery, detoxing from the anesthesia and blood thinners, and not being able to eat is a big one two punch to the body. Every resource is going to healing.

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I am a year post-op...a year ago I was cold all the time. I wish I could say a year later things have changed - not so much. I am writing this with wool socks, Under Armour Storm (fleece lined) pants, sweatshirt and blanket.

But I will say...I'll take the cold over the 75 pounds I've lost!

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I get the ABSOLUTE fun of being freezing cold and then BOOM a hot flash and I am sweating.

Being a woman going through "the change" after having WLS sure makes life interesting.

I also get the joy of "menopause brain".

Can't wait until this phase of my life is over.

Freezing, then hot, then back to freezing. OY!

Blessings,

Kathleen

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I am a year post-op...a year ago I was cold all the time. I wish I could say a year later things have changed - not so much. I am writing this with wool socks, Under Armour Storm (fleece lined) pants, sweatshirt and blanket.

But I will say...I'll take the cold over the 75 pounds I've lost!

Were you anemic prior to surgery?

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So glad to have found this topic! I thought I was getting sick or something. The thermostat says 72, my skin says "Antarctica", lol.

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I have had to wear fleece leggings under my pants daily since surgery and still want a blanket when I am sitting around the house . I will take cold over fat but that doesn't mean I have to like it. Check your local Walmart for fleece leggings. Ours has had them for a while and they are $9 a pair and by far the best money I have spent in a long time.

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I'm looking forward to being cold and being able to wear cute clothes to keep me warm!

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No anemia problems pre or post and down 110 pounds and freezing!

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It took me two years after I lost 100 pounds for my body temp to reach equilibrium. After that I still got cold but not the bone chilling cold I experienced during my rapid weight loss.

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