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?

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!

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.

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

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?

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.