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Why You Might Feel Chilly After Weight Loss Surgery Such As Gastric Bypass

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Why You Might Feel Chilly After Weight Loss Surgery Such As Gastric Bypass

Gastric bypass in Tijuana, Mexico is an excellent way to regain your mobility, lifestyle quality, and relationships. Still, there may be side effects — as with any procedure. So keep reading to learn the answer to “Why am I so cold after gastric bypass?”

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Feeling Cold After Bariatric Surgery? Here Are The Reasons Why

Here are some of the primary reasons that you could be feeling cold after gastric bypass surgery:

Cold Intolerance

The reasons for cold intolerance after bariatric surgery could be tied to Raynaud’s syndrome, blood vessel problems, or anemia. Essentially, as you lose weight, you don’t have as much fat to insulate you from the temperature outside.

So if you live in a cool environment or have the AC turned up, you’ll notice it much more readily than you would have in the past. Additionally, iron deficiency could occur in gastro bypass patients.

This can cause you to have cold intolerance as a byproduct as well. You should try to wear layers as you’re still recovering in order to prevent this from happening.

Benefits Of Bariatric Surgery

Let’s look at some of the benefits of bariatric surgery:

Confidence

Confidence is something that can help you not just in your personal life, but also in business.

When you feel more confident, it truly shows. So if you’re tired of feeling like you have low self-esteem, then when you lose weight with bariatric surgery, it can be a great mood boost. Speaking of which:

Emotional Regulation

Obesity and being overweight can cause your mood to dip. However, when your hormones are in better shape, so too will the rest of your body. In short, you’ll have more positive emotions throughout the day.

Fit Into Your Favorite Clothes

Everyone has that pair of jeans or that shirt from several years ago that they still wish they could fit into.

What if you could actually wear all the clothes that you truly want to without having to worry about how you look? That’s the power of losing weight with bariatric surgery.

Avoid Premature Health Issues

As we get older, our body starts to break down. That’s just a fact of life. However, you can stave off certain kinds of diseases like heart disease and diabetes by keeping your weight in check.

Those with obesity are at higher risk for contracting those kinds of diseases earlier on in their life. Make sure that you’re here longer to enjoy your family life and all of your passions. Don’t let preventable diseases get the best of you.

Learn About Bariatric Surgery Today

Reach out to Dr. Jalil now. He’s an expert surgeon specializing in various types of bariatric surgeries that are helping men and women feel their best again.

With compassion and expertise, he can help you lose weight safely and keep it off for good. Let’s make sure that the next chapter of your life is the best one yet. Contact us today for a consultation.

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Dr. Jalil

Dr. Jalil Illan Fraijo is a board-certified bariatric surgeon with over 16,500 surgeries performed. Based in Tijuana, Mexico, he specializes in minimally invasive weight loss procedures, including revisions. With advanced training from Baja California University and Hospital Oswaldo Cruz in Brazil, Dr. Illan is also the Chief of Emergency Room Surgery at Hospital IMSS #1. Recognized as a Master Surgeon, he is committed to transforming lives through compassionate, expert care.