Body temperature question

hodegard · December 28, 2004

Before having my surgery, I was always way too hot. It could be 20 below, and I'd be sweating up a storm. Since losing my weight, I can never get warm enough! To give you an example, I can barely write most of the time because my hands are so cold! I figured that it was just because I've lost weight so quickly (lost my layers of insulation!), and my body hasn't learned to regulate its temperature yet. But tonight, my husband was saying that it has nothing to do with regulating my body temp and since it's a matter of no longer having that insulation, I'll probably just have to learn to enjoy wearing sweaters when it's 110 degrees outside.

What about you? Are you experiencing this? If you've been banded for a while, did your body ever learn to get itself warm again?

La_madam · December 28, 2004

it's true, I have the same problem and asked my Dr. about it and he told me less insulation

New Hope · December 28, 2004

YES!!!! My PCP rechecked my thyroid last month because he's known me for years. It was fine. I know my blood pressure is great now, so maybe that affects our body temps. too. I've always had my "thermostat stuck on high". Felt like I'd just burst into flames, I'd get so hot. Never wore a sweater, about died in the summers down here. Now I wear gloves when I'm on typing on the computer sometimes. I bought some cute slip-on fleece-lined boots that are wonderfully warm and comfy. And I now can wear those pretty sweater sets that are out. Before, no way! I'm just hoping this means we'll be able to enjoy our summers better too!!

Katie328 · January 2, 2005

That's so funny...I havent even lost nearly as much as you guys but my FEET are always cold now...how weird..even with socks they are frrreeezzzing!!!

Iluvharleys · January 2, 2005

Me too! I freeze all the time. This is the first year I could wear sweaters!

lapbander081004 · January 2, 2005

My Dr said same thing as Michelle's but added that when your overweight your body is alway warmer cause your heart is working harder to function and this raises the body temp.

Prior to being banded I would sweat in a cold shower in the middle of winter. Never had covers over my oversized naked body in bed. Now, I still take cold showers ever now and then LOL but don't sweat, and I can't find enough blankets to put on when I sleep.

paula · January 2, 2005

Great question Heather!

How funny... I just told my mom LASTNIGHT that I stay cold, wondering if I have thyroid problems (Marie - we were thinking alike).

We were visiting at my parents and I was the only one wrapped up in a blanket... I was freezing!!!

I used to sleep in just a gown; now I wear gown, sleep pants and socks - then I put a blanket on my side of the bed.

Glad to know Im not the only one looking like an eskimo (sp?) when its 70 degrees outside.

NancySmiles · January 3, 2005

WAY TOO MUCH INFORMATION!!!....LOL....and you thought you could just slip that one by and nobody would notice.....yikes!!! I am still picturing it....are you blushing??? LOLOL ...... :banana

Prior to being banded I would sweat in a cold shower in the middle of winter. Never had covers over my oversized naked body in bed.

HarleyNana · January 3, 2005

Nancy, 60 lbs in 3 months, that's wonderful. Is the 1cc still holding you? My dr is planning on a fill every month. Hope I won't need one every month. Keep up the good work.

vinesqueen · January 3, 2005

And here I was hoping that losing a bunch of weight would raise my core temp. I run a full degree lower than the normal person, and as such, have a very low metabolic rate. Of course, those of us who are fans of forensic shows know what this mean too....