Cold Feet!

I remember my first informational meeting 2 years ago about lap band surgery. It was at Mt Carmel West, and Dr Choban and Melissa (her nurse who had bypass surgery 8 years before) spoke. I remember listening and talking notes about everything, in hopes of coming home and convincing my Hubby that I was a good candidate for lap band.

Melissa made the comment that we (all of the "fat" people in the room) were so used to not being cold, and not wearing a winter coat and that we would have to invest in one that first fall following surgery. I laughed, because that has been the running joke in my family for as long as I can remember. My Dad is always on my case about not wearing a jacket, and even gets on Russ' case about not making me wear one.

That has changed, big time! I am 8 months post op and down about 75 lbs and I am freezing all the time. I not only dug out the bubble jacket Russ bought for me 4 years ago, but I bought gloves to match.

I not only wear them to and from the car, but I leave them on the entire ride. I also keep the heat running in the car to an annoying level for my family. About once a day, my daughter, Jenna cries to "Turn my COLD air on high Mommy!" I feel bad about steaming everyone out, but I just can't get warm!

I wonder why this happens and how long will it last? Is is something that is present during weight loss, and once I hit goal things will level out? I sure hope so, or Katie Holmes is not going to be the only one in July wearing sweaters! Heck, and who can afford to heat my house all winter long like this?

Just another side effect of weight loss surgery that I thought you should know about!