Have you noticed that you get cold more easily since WLS?
The reason for this increase in chilly-ness is that fat provides insulation that keeps us warm. After weight loss it’s common to feel colder than usual. But never fear! Your internal thermostat will adjust to your new weight. Brrr! Why you feel like a human ice cube goes into the metabolism side of it, with tips for staying warm.
The same chill catches people losing weight on GLP-1s, for the same reason: less insulation, and a lot less food going in to stoke the fire. Everything below applies whichever way the kgs are leaving.
However, there could be something else at play if you haven’t been having regular blood tests since WLS.
Anaemia and iron deficiency can cause you to feel cold, particularly in your hands and feet. We don't all need extra iron (mostly just those of us still menstruating) so let your GP guide you on whether you require additional iron supplementation.
Beware of multivitamins that contain iron!
We don't include iron in our multivitamin, as calcium interferes with the absorption of iron, which would be dangerous for our bone health. If your GP directs you to take an iron supplement, simply take it 1-2 hours apart from Multi 2.0. Vitamins, why and what explains the rest of what you need after surgery.
Feeling the cold is only one of the odd things that show up when you lose a lot of weight.