Question:
I had my Lap Band surgery a year ago and I've lost 80 pounds. My problem is I stay
so cold all the time. The Dr did blood work and everything is normal. Is anyone else freezing out there? — Judy T. (posted on March 13, 2010)
March 13, 2010
I don't really have an answer to your question but congradulations on the
80 pounds lost. I hope to be as successfull as you. I just got banded on
March 1.
— bridget1970
March 13, 2010
I've lost 55 lbs since lap RNY, and I get cold much easier now.
— Janell C.
March 13, 2010
I've lost a significant amount of weight twice in my life, and both times
I was cold all the time. I hate to use this analogy, but I think it's like
the whales and walruses... the huge layer of fat (blubber) that they build
up is what keeps them warm in the freezing arctic waters. It works the
same way with us. The huge layer of fat we carried around
"insulated" us and kept us warm. I've lost nearly 140 pounds in
the past year, and as I speak, I am sitting at my computer with a warm
jacket on over a long-sleeved turtleneck sweater, and I'm comfortable
except for my cold hands.
— Erica Alikchihoo
March 13, 2010
Erica, you are so funny, and so right on the mark. I enjoy your posts so
much. I am below goal and I am always cold. Before I was a hot mama!
— FSUMom
March 13, 2010
I had RNY July of 08 I have lost 200 pounds I am cold all the time too,
they say when u looose weight its hard to keep the heat in not sure what to
tell u I have the same problem
best luck Tammi
— Tammi Sandoval
March 13, 2010
I agree with Erika...I am cold all the time! I am 12 lbs to goal and do
not ever remember feeling this cold. We ran a 5K yesterday and I wanted
to wear a down coat..LOL. I am noticing it more the lighter I get and I
feel it has a lot to do with the insulation that I no longer have...AND
WANT BACK...LOL. Congrats on the 80 lbs...WOW!
— kfgates
March 14, 2010
Funny that you brought this one up this week. I live in the mountains in
Utah and the cold never used to bother me. The other morning I drove my
husband to his carpool at 6 am and just slipped on flipflops and no coat
even though there was still snow on the ground. It was a bit colder and
more humid than normal and I got home and could not warm up. I crawled in
bed and piled blankets on but started shivering and vomiting. I called my
daughter on her cell in my basement and told her I thought I had a problem.
She piled on more blankets but I got worse. She thought I had hypothermia
and called my husband home from work because she couldn't miss work and
thought I shouldn't be alone. I was pretty out of it and don't remember it
all but this would never have happened when I was heavier. Since surgery I
wear slippers most of the time and that helps but I guess I will be more
careful when temps are extremely cold.
— mom4kids
March 15, 2010
Judy,
Welcome to the club! I had lapband 8/2/08 and have lost 96 pounds so far,
with maybe 10 lbs to go. My doc explained it this way: You had lots of
layers of fat (padding) to keep you warm, now you have lost those layers so
your bodily systems have to adjust (like a thermostat). It make take a
year for that to happen.
Marti in San Jose
— Marti P.
March 16, 2010
I agree with the blubber insulation theory, however I would certainly tell
my phys about any extended episodes being cold. It's one thing to be a
little more chilly than your pre-surg self. It's another to be freezing
when you have on layers and layers of clothes. Check your blood levels for
aneimia also.
— shaunyae2010
March 17, 2010
Hi! Yes it is normal to be cold. Everyone I have talked to has said they
are cold, I am usually, but I have been having hot flashes lately...lat me
tell you..I'd rather be cold! I live in upstate NY and the winters are
frigid and I think about moving south, but then a hot flash hits...and no
way..I am not leaving to go where it is hot all the time. I can not handle
the heat! lol Best of luck to you on your journey! hugs N God Bless, Kim
— gpcmist
March 17, 2010
YES,I was also wondering why I'm so cold now, I have to sleep with extra
blakets and socks on, even during the times when im up and about (like
now), my hands and feet a bitterly cold.
— [email protected] Folston-Johnson
March 24, 2010
I had my surgery in Jan 09 and I am always cold now too. I get so cold
sometimes I want to wear mittens sitting in the house.
— tracygirl12
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