my temp is 96 degrees

I am 2 and 1/2 years out.  I get so cold!  I have on several layers and a down throw in a room heated to 75 degrees, and still I freeze.  So, I took my temp. - when I get cold, it drops to 96 degrees!  Other times I feel fine, and my temp is normal.  Blood work looks normal - I am not anemic.  What is this?  Help! Thanks, Terri

My temp always runs low. Even at my heaviest, my average temp was only 97.1. I haven't really tracked it much now. Being cold is common for us. We've lost a lot of insulation. Try adding some cardio exercise to your routine. I've found that getting my blood pumping helps keep me warmer even when I'm not exercising.

Hi Terry, ME TOO!!!!!!   I will never have to turn my air-conditioner on again. I wrap up in a blanket all the time. My husband said the same thing as the last post-i.e., get moving. But, in all honesty, it works only for a little while. Then the coldness returns. I'll be darned if I'm going to have to be on the move all day long just to keep warm. lol Marilyn

The first winter after surgery was the worst for me.  It has gotten progressively better each year since, but I'm still always colder than most everyone else in the room.  I really don't like air conditioning anymore.  I usually wear at least 2 layers on my top half, sometimes three.  I have graduated from having to wear long underwear bottoms though!  LOL  This is truly a common phenomenon for us post-ops.  If you like spicy/hot foods, try eating a little more of those, and it should help to increase your internal temp quite a bit.  Of course, I agree with the exercise posts, as well, but I'm not good at consistency! Hope it gets better! Carlita

My natural body temp has been 96.7 for as long as I can remember (since I was a teen I think) and the Docs have never said a word about it being a problem. I feel like I have a fever and take my temp and it's not even 98.6. which is only an issue when I'm actually sick and need antibiotics. As for always feeling cold, it's because all the 'insulation' we've become accustomed to when overweight  is gone. I don't find even the hottest days a problem (unless I'm having a hot flash), and I can't seem to put enough clothing on in the winter (that's when I would welcome a hot flash) Go figure! Don't feel bad, you're not loosing it and your'e not alone. Hope

I have the same problem!  I bought an electric throw, and I just plug it in at my desk chair or at my "spot" on the couch to stay warm.  I also heard someone suggest that they buy cayenne pepper capsules at the health food store and that seems to help rev up their temp a little bit!

My temp drops when my Ferritin is low. (iron stores).  My hemoglobin always "looks" normal, but my ferritin would become depleted.  Did your doctor do an iron panel. (TIBlC,  Ferritin, Saturation level)? 
It took quite a while for me to get a diagnosis.  Doctors kept saying your not anemic, your hemoglobin is normal. 
My symptoms continued to increase dizziness and I was tired all the time.  This last time before infusion, I also experienced shortness of breath.  That's when I asked to see a specialist.
I am now being treated by a Hematologist.  I am not absorbing enough iron orally.  I get IV Iron infusions every six months.
I am five years post-op RNY.  I started having low body temp around 2 years post-op.   Maybe this isn't what is causing your lowered body temp, but it's a reminder to keep track of your labs and watch for any changes.