nervousnelly 24 Posted August 31, 2013 I have a silly question. I had my procedure the 27th of Aug. My stomach is very lopsided, I can expect this to cure itself right? Just need to give it time. Has anyone experienced anything like this. It is still pretty bruised as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LI Gemini NY 607 Posted August 31, 2013 I have a silly question. I had my procedure the 27th of Aug. My stomach is very lopsided' date=' I can expect this to cure itself right? Just need to give it time. Has anyone experienced anything like this. It is still pretty bruised as well.[/quote'] Omg I noticed that my belly looks unbalanced too, I hope it goes away with time. I had surgery on 8/14. I hope some of the vets chime In on this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adlsmith 4 Posted August 31, 2013 I would say that its probably just still swollen a bit from surgery. I has my sleeve done on the 14. It took a bit for the swelling to go down. Don't worry. You won't be lop sided forever!!!! Lol Congrats on your surgery and good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
butterfly_gal 151 Posted August 31, 2013 I am 5 months post op and mine was lopsided for a couple weeks as well. It evened itself out with continued weight loss and just the muscles healing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spauldg 1 Posted August 31, 2013 I had mine sleeve done on the 26th of August and mine was terribly lopsided and I walk slouched over to the left but it worked its way out and is now normal. The surgeon told me the reason is because that is where the biggest hole is and where he pulled the excess stomach through so he has to put extra stitching into the inner muscle therefore more swollen and lopsided. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LI Gemini NY 607 Posted August 31, 2013 I had mine sleeve done on the 26th of August and mine was terribly lopsided and I walk slouched over to the left but it worked its way out and is now normal. The surgeon told me the reason is because that is where the biggest hole is and where he pulled the excess stomach through so he has to put extra stitching into the inner muscle therefore more swollen and lopsided. Ohhh makes sense. Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LI Gemini NY 607 Posted August 31, 2013 Thanks nelly for starting this thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pookeyism 1,143 Posted August 31, 2013 I looked very off, my lower tummy was off by about 3 inches, tugged at the stitching too, but it fades fast, a few weeks max, if I recall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewMe1967 0 Posted August 31, 2013 I had my sleeve done on Tuesday (27 Aug) and I have also noticed that theleft side of my tummy is distended and hurts when I cough, but the right side is ok. Of course, why didn't I think of that: they must have made the bigger hole there to remove the excess stomach tissue. Now I can stop worrying. Thank you for the info. Xx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erica5754 52 Posted September 1, 2013 I was sleeved 6/18/13. I was so worried when I noticed that my stomach was lopsided, but the doctor stated it was swelling that would subside over time. About a month out, it was back to normal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nervousnelly 24 Posted September 1, 2013 Thanks guys, it actually makes sense now. Thanks for easing one of my concerns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites