Pouch hangs unevenly

Mea A.
on 8/15/04 2:08 pm - Western, MA
Hi everyone - I am just about 5 weeks pre-op and have lost 30 (or more) pounds . I have quite a lot of belly fat (apple shaped). I also had a C- section so always had kind of gross hangy fat under my belly button . The problem is, since losing some of the fat in my belly, my pouch is hanging longer on one side . You kinda have to be there but let's say I'm looking in the full-length mirror naked . Under my navel, my pouch makes a very subtle "W" shape. Well, one of the bottom arches of the W hangs several inches LOWER than the other side. It is so disgusting you can see it thru my jeans so I still have to wear extra long tops . I was expecting to have hangy fat post op but to have one side of my belly hang noticeably LOWER ????? I am not in any pain and there are no lumps, etc so I don't think it's a hernia. My friend told me not to worry that one of her boobs is slightly larger than the other. Is this the same thing???? Any comments appreciated. Thanks, Mea
CarmallaH
on 8/15/04 2:17 pm - '278/226/ Ellis, TX
It could be that you just lost weight faster on one side. In the end everything should look the same. If not that is what Tummy Tucks are for. Carmalla
shelbabey
on 8/15/04 2:26 pm - San Jose, CA
It doesn't always even out in the end....... sorry to be the bearer of bad news. That is how my stomach was from early on in my weight loss, but everyones body is different so try to be patient.... but like it was said....there is always a tummy tuck! Mine is on 10/14! Good luck to you Mea!
(deactivated member)
on 8/15/04 5:25 pm - Yakima, WA
You just described my panni pre-plastic surgery. In fact it was uneven most of my life - not noticable to anyone but my own critical eye, but after losing weight the unevenness was even noticable to my hubby. My boobs aren't even either lol
GeorgineVJ
on 8/15/04 10:15 pm - Caribou, ME
My butt does this. It's kinda comical. I don't know if I will have a butt lift or not.
Kay Holder
on 8/15/04 11:57 pm - Mableton, GA
I'm pretty positive it's just fat, and in no way your pouch. Its the way the fat is hanging since you'velost a little. Your pouch is under inches of fat and mucle, and is in an abdominal cavity. There's no way it's sticking out unless you're rail thin, and it's not a w shape.. it's an oblong circle. Hope this eases your mind!
MsBatt
on 8/16/04 3:20 am
My belly fat is lop-sided, too, and has been almost from the beginning. As I lose weight the difference seems to get better for a while, then worse again, and recently I've discovered that the above-the-waist flab on my back is becoming uneven, too. Nearly all women have one boob slightly larger than the other---usually it's the right one if you're right-handed, the left one if you're a lefty. This is generally due to the increased muscle developement on the dominant size, and I doubt this is a factor in our uneven fat deposits---but I AM right-handed, and my right side is the bigger one...
Ang Ak
on 8/16/04 4:07 am - Anchorage, AK
I'm right handed, but my left side is bigger. Panni is even though.
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