Xiphoid Process, Ribs, Collar Bones and Hip Bones Sticking Out Now

[Getting-used-to-new-me 119]

I haven't seen a forum topic dealing with these changes specifically. So I thought I'd start one.

Has anyone noticed their xiphoid process, ribs, collar bones, and/or hip bones sticking out like never before, since losing all the weight? For example, now my xiphoid process almost sticks straight out! It never did that when I was thin. (Yes, I can remember that far back!)

This next is more for the veterans and medical staff out there: And I realize collar bones and hip bones can't really move. But do our xiphoid processes and ribs go back to a flattened, smooth, new normal? Or do we have to put up with them sticking out from now on?

[kltklass 144]

Great question, I was wondering the same thing! Only my xiphoid process sticks out, but it looks weird. I am hoping it will return to normal...soon!

[Getting-used-to-new-me 119]

Thanks kltklass! I emailed my NUT yesterday, the only one of my surgeon's group that I had an email address for. She said she didn't have an official medical answer, but would pass it on to the NP's that work there. No response from them yet. I suppose I'll have to look it up online. Please let me know if you find out anymore.

[hockeygirl33 0]

Mine sticks out a lot too. And it gets sore. Feels like someone is stomping on my chest right below the bone.

[Getting-used-to-new-me 119]

Thanks hockeygirl! Mine gets sore too. Sometimes I'm afraid it might break since it sticks out so much. It seems to go flatter when I tighten up my weak abs. And if I bend forward, sometimes it feels like it "clicks". Does that happen to you?

[1Artist 19]

I haven't looked up xip…..? yet, however I have a rib on my right side, lowest one that is a floater. My doctor just found it and said it isn't anything to worry about, it happens.