(x-post) Am I chilly due to having less fat for insulation?

I posted the following message on the main board, but I thought I'd put this question out to my fellow Cali WLSers as well, since you are experiencing the same weather as I am...

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I've been noticing that I'm cold lately--colder than usual, and I wonder if this might be because I no longer have as much fat for insulation?

Even though I live in a mild climate, it does seem that this winter the temperatures have been a bit colder than usual.

I have the same blankets yet they don't seem to keep me as warm at night as before, and I've began to prefer pajamas that cover all of me instead of just a night shirt.

Is this me, or is anyone else feeling cold post-op this winter?

This is not uncommon.  I am 4 years out and am still cold I mean really cold.  It has to do in part with your body's temperature regulating system.  Most people it gets better others it just is what it is.  I am always soooooooooooooooooo cold.  At work everyone is warm and I am freezing with a heater under my desk. 
Liz

I do feel like it's been colder this winter.

But I'm colder too. I keep my car thermostat on 80 now instead of 78 and even then sometimes I have to turn it up higher. I use an electric blanket at night too.

I was warmer than usual for 1 month following surgery and it was heaven. I thought, since I was always cold before surgery, that it wouldn't be worse after surgery, but I was wrong!

Hijack,
What kind of bike is that in thepicture with you.
Liz

It's a Specialized Dolce Elite and she's GORGEOUS!

She is pretty. I currently have a Trek.  I want a Specialized Ruby Elite. That is a gorgeous bike.  My hubby has a Specialized Sequoia.  Today, I wanted to ride but to dang cold and a bit windy.  I am so looking forward to Saturday when the Tour comes thru the 7th leg from Santa Clarita.  Some of the area is where we ride bikes.  I am so excited to see the elite riders.  I push and plug up the hills but I get there. I never claim to be fast. It doesn't how long you take to get there as long as you get it done.
Ride  Strong
Liz

It's not just you! Yep, me too!

During the weightloss phase I froze for a year and a half! Once I got down to goal, I find I'm not freezing as much. Tis cold out lately though!

Kim

I am very cold after losing over 128 lbs and when I am very cold I find I am losing weight I find In the summer I was so cold all time and i had dropped over 30 lbs over the summer, When I am on a stall I do not feel cold .Intresting observation
Lisa

Yes, all the time.  Some of the things I have done:  Having an electric blanket on my side of the bed.  I also have an electric heater going...my wife can't stand it, but we try and compromise on the heat at night.  Post WLS I am asking for long sleeve shirts and sweaters for birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays.  I wear thermal underwear many days...forget the sexiness...keep me warm!!  Brian  PS no more cheap socks...expensive thermal socks for me...

I am with you on this one.  Sexy is out the door, finding anything warm to wear is in.  Night time wear is as follows.  Tank looking night gown, I have always worn them, but now I put a sweatshirt over it, and sweat pants under it, I am still sleeping in a recliner, Soft blanket, comforter, knitted throw, and then another soft blanket on top of all of that.  Bundled up to my neck, and to think I used to sweat at night.  Also used to be hot all the time, now any longer, I am freezing all the time.  I don't know how true it is, but someone told me that his doc told him we are missing an enzyeme.  Don't matter what, just cold.

Good luck, Diane