Question:
Will my feet always be so cold and why are they cold.. Is there anything i can do ?

   — REANY (posted on April 1, 2010)

April 1, 2010
Since I have lost my weight, I am cold all the time, I live in Fl and I have to wear a jacket every where I go and I go to bed at night with socks on. One of the issues with weight loss. I rather be cold and skinny than heavy and hot! My two cents! Good luck!
   — FSUMom

April 1, 2010
I live in Maine, and I used to complain about being cold all the time...Maine is cold, but I was unnaturally cold even inside. It didn't hit me until someone said..."you have less insulation than you used to." I just bundle up and enjoy having less insulation! I find that layering works better than one bulky item. Wear socks, slap on a turtle neck and enjoy your weight loss! I am hoping that we will eventually become accustomed to the cold.
   — kfgates

April 1, 2010
I'm early on into my journey. I had surgery on March 3rd. I'm down 27 lbs and three sizes and definately find myself chilly at times. I'm starting to layer too.
   — FindingAndrea

April 1, 2010
Please have your thyroid levels checked. I have hypothyroidism (my thyroid does not put out enough of the thyroid hormones) and I too was always cold (especially my feet). I take medication now that gives me the extra hormone that my body no longer produces, and this is better. People with this condition typically are overweight, and have little energy. They often have a hard time losing weight even though they do not eat much. The thyroid is one of the things that helps regulate your body's metabolism. It regulates temperature, and how much energy your body uses. Another thing I do is wear slippers when my feet are cold. I even wear them to bed. Socks cling too much and make my feet itch, and blankets do not warm my feet. The slippers are loose enough to allow some air to get to my skin, but tight enough to keep the heat near my feet. I find this helps quite a bit. I hope this helps.
   — hubarlow

April 2, 2010
I had my surgery in Dec '09, and I stayed cold. I layer my clothing for the most part. My doctor gave me iron to take and that helps a lot. But having let to insulate is definitely true :-) So bare with it for awhile summer is coming and I find myself peeling off the sweater and jackets quickly. It will eventually get a little bit better.
   — Jrice423

April 2, 2010
The same thing happened to me.I found out it was my iron ,its really low.After the iron chewables,this has gone away.Good luck to you.
   — rosesrbl

April 3, 2010
My NUT says I have less fat now, so that may be it. Could also be iron level is low. Anyway time to do blood work for me, two months and two weeks out.
   — Pilar12

April 3, 2010
Getting cold is part of surgery Dr. Forget to tell you. It does get some better as your body level out. So don't be ashamed to wear a jacket or coat. There is nothing wrong with you.
   — Icututo