I am freezing!

Oh wow - I kind of expected this after losing some of my fat insulation, but it's happening almost right away after surgery?

Geez - I haven't even drug out my winter coat yet, and I have sweat pouring off me - I keep the house at 68 and sleep with a fan on.....  now I'm gonna get cold???

Yes, Christie dig out your extra blankets and fuzzy house robe.  My sis got me a house robe years ago for xmas and I have never been able to stand it because it was so warm and fuzzy, I couldnt even wear it from the shower to get dressed, it felt like it was suffocating me.  This winter it is my favorite thing to wear in the mornings after my shower. 

Shelia the smell sensativity will get better, its an after effect from the stuff they use to put you to sleep ..cant spell it.  I smelled things right after surgery I hope to never smell again lol. 

Jeannie

be prepared.  its not a bad thing, but, like you i was always hot and sweating, it is a nice change.  i know i will be thankful this summer!
i used to sleep with a fan on, up until the day of surgery actually.  WLS is worth it, no matter what.
Katie

Lady J - 

I guess they forgot to tell us when they sold us tickets to the loosers bench we'd freeze our butts off FREE of charge!  I've started wearing long johns and work in an office where I went from burning up to freezing in 3 mos.  Sux to loose all the insulation we've spent years building   

Like Michelle, I type all day long and my hands get cold - cut the fingers out of a cheapy pair of gloves and I'm good to go.  Maybe I'll move to warmer weather

Hehhehe yup welcome to our lil elite club hehehhe... Our thermostat is on 75.. and I still have to wear fluffy socks and warm PJs, etc. My finger tips are always ice cubes too.

Just wanted to chime in and say that I am in the same boat.  I wear a very warm coat for the first time since I was a kid.  Before I had surgery I was always hot.  Now, my electric blanket is my best friend!  I always turn it on to warm the bed up about 20 mintues before I go to sleep....mmmm, so warm!!

Melissa

AMEN SISTER!! My dad has been home with me the most, and has been a saint about keeping me comfortable, but once the furnace went to 75, he had to back it off.
i have toe and hand warmers (for people who hunt or work outdoors in the winter) i crack them open and shove them in my gloves and socks....did i mention i sleep with an electric blanket and a comforter, and i still freeze??
on a funny note, i live with my hot-flashing mother who is constantly on my case about everything....so when she gets to me, i just tell my dad i am cold and he cranks up the heat....childish? yes, but its worth it!!
Katie