Constantly Cold?

[Maloneymommy 19]

So I had RNY on Tuesday and while I'm almost 25lbs down since 9/6 I noticed a new weird symptom- I'm constantly freezing!!! I used to always be the one who would say it's hot and crank fans and AC but just now I had to walk out of church and go sit in the hot car to warm up. My hands and feet were turning pale and blue just from sitting in sacrament meeting. Is this normal? I didn't think it would happen so fast!

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[MeGustaGuacamole 23]

I feel that way too! I hear it's because of how low our Iron is now.

Kind Regards,

Jenn

[asantiago 89]

Hi yes this is normal. I am 8 month out and still freezing cold. They say it goes away after sometime. Not so sure when. At work they think I am crazy when they have to AC blasting and I am shivering. Lol .

[jen'snewday 48]

Lol funny to read this as I just sat down to snuggle in a blanket because I was outside and my feet are froze even though it was high 70's in Ohio today

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[greennewlife 6]

I'm anemic. It's sounds like an Iron deficiency.

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[asantiago 89]

Interesting you guys mention Iron. I haven't been told what my levels are. I should find out. All I know is they say everything is ok but I want to start getting records of my blood work.

[ladyslim2015 74]

I have heard that from so many ppl. I think when your heavy you carry your furnace around and losing weight kinda shut that off. I'm freezing almost 2 years later.

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[Pazza 199]

Getting Iron checked can be a good thing too!

I was often cold before surgery and am still cold after! My secret is Cuddl Duds.

The climate smart and active ones work really well for me. They are thin but still keep me warm. I can wear them under jeans, tops, just about anything. The have sleeveless tops, which are really nice. I use them in layering and they make my life a lot warmer.

Links for them, though you can find them at Walmart, Kohls, Target, etc.

http://www.cuddlduds.com/

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_1_6?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=cuddle+duds&sprefix=cuddle%2Caps%2C145

Good luck!

[Maloneymommy 19]

Thanks! It is 78 in my house right now and I'm in long pants and under a big fluffy blanket. Lol- I didn't think Iron would hit only 5 days after surgery

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[solo224 1]

It may or may not go away. I'm nearly a year and a half out and still deal with this. I just keep telling myself I've lost my padding. It's definitely not low Iron, as my bloodwork is always great. But do stay diligent with those Vitamins.

[DeletedMember 715]

My Iron is fine, and I'm constantly freezing!

It's better than sweating like a pig all the time, but it is still very, very annoying!

Mine also started before surgery, right at the beginning of my pre-op diet. This is why I think it may have more to do with low food/calorie intake than actual loss of fat.

If people say it can go away over time, that could reinforce that theory, as people tend to up caloric intake over time. But it's just a theory. I've been to lazy to do any actual research on the topic to date.

[Amyllf2 206]

2.5 years out and still cold all the time. Bloodwork perfect. Just no cushion left to keep me warm.

[MCE1205 47]

I'm the same way! I'm dreading winter weather approaching.

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[spdmonkeymama 36]

I was told the hands and feet get cold especially after eating because all our energy is going to digest foods. I'm freezing

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