Hi Anne, I have similar issues. I had surgery the day after you and I'm down 82 pounds. But I'm sitting here at the computer with long sleeves and a jacket. Most of the time I don't mind feeling cold but this last couple of weeks has been really bad. Usually in Corpus Christi, it's hotter than the face of the sun, so being cold is a nice change. Seriously, my iron levels have been low since surgery. I have to take iron supplements every day. Anemia will definitely give you that cold feeling. I also have a hernia. Mine is right below my belly-button. My surgeon told me that as long as it's not hurting I should just wait until I lose all my weight then have it fixed. They will remove the excess skin at the same time and insurance will pay for it. Too bad I don't have a hernia in my thighs (LOL) then maybe I could get that excess skin removed too. Good luck, Vicki

Hi Ladies, I am from the Sept 04 surgery board, but the activity is soooo low I thought I would check out your board. I didn't anticipate participating, just thought I would see what was going on but I have to respond. I too experienced feeling cold all the time and still do at times.... But, my iron was always very low and since very early post op I have taken iron supplements. You should have blood work done to see if low iron is contributing to being sooo cold! Good luck with your journey! Karen 9/27/04 273/163 (20 to go)

I am awfull I do not measure anything. I eat a little then stop when I feel like I am close to full. I can eat a whole piece of toast. My favorite is beef jerky I eat a 20gr piece and that's a quick meal. I do drink tonnes of water more than enough each day. I find if I eat too little my weighloss slows. I eat some protein right before bed usually too. I think the farther away from "starvation mode " we are, the better we lose. I am no expert but it works for me. Paula

I too FREEZE !!! It is awfull. My nose is even always cold. Crazy !Congrats on the weight loss. My Dr says I have a " developing" hernia and it is bigger in that area too. I think it is common but hopefully someone else has better advice for you. As for the coldness ... we need sauna suits ! Paula

We're not allowed to have bread until 6 months out and then it has to be the multigrain or something. I'm not sure as I'm not 6 months yet. Fruit we can have but make sure you have your protein first. I can usually eat a 1/4 to a 1/2 of a small orange.