Stomach Shape?

freeofweight

Someone recently commented after seeing my profile picture (which was taken just a few days ago, btw) that my stomach shape was...different and that I may want to get it checked out. Specifically the way I kind of have a big thing of fat in the middle or a "top belly". I thought maybe it was just because of all of the extra baggage I'm carrying around. (I'm 5'5 and 260 pounds...I lost 8 pounds so far...). I should be about 150 to be a healthy weight. Should I be concerned by the shape, or is it nothing to worry about?

missy5277

honestly it doesnt look any different than mine! We just happen to carry our excess weight there.

doinit4tayzie

It never hurts to go to the doctor for a check up anyway. You can tell them your gonna lose weight nd they will tellyou somethings that will helo you.

CocoNuttie

Well, I'm not a medical profession here so i cant say, but there's no harm in getting it check out right? better be save than sorry later

LolasEpicJourney

I think it depends how you wear your pants - to be honest... Do you normall wear your pants at that level? My stomach dips in around my belly button because thats where I wear my clothes

bizco

What has your doctor told you during your annual physicals/paps? If a doctor hasn't examined your belly, I would urge you to make an appointment.

schnugglebug

Someone recently commented after seeing my profile picture (which was taken just a few days ago, btw) that my stomach shape was...different and that I may want to get it checked out. Specifically the way I kind of have a big thing of fat in the middle or a "top belly". I thought maybe it was just because of all of the extra baggage I'm carrying around. (I'm 5'5 and 260 pounds...I lost 8 pounds so far...). I should be about 150 to be a healthy weight. Should I be concerned by the shape, or is it nothing to worry about?

Hunny we are the same size and your looks just like mine! I wouldn't worry

freeofweight

I haven't really been to a doctor in about a year. I had a physical for school about a year ago and he never said anything. I can't really afford to go to a doctor now due to no medical insurance.

mrshickey

you will never know if its anything to worry about until you go to your dr. they may have some help and advice about weight loss so it wouldnt be a wasted journey. ive never seen anything like that but as other people have said, its the same as theirs. if ure worried tho, it wouldnt hurt to check.

seasonalvoodoo

Of course, I am not a doctor....but, honestly...I do not see anything wrong with your stomach.

When I started, I was 258 LBS at 5'5" (like you!) and my stomach looks EXACTLY like that. Granted, it is shrinking since I have lost 60 LBS...but I STILL have a "top" stomach area as well as a stupid little apron thing at the bottom.

The only time my stomach did not look like this was in HS when I was not actually overweight.

And if you get checked out at the Gyno every year, they do look at and touch your stomach...so, if you get that done, you are probably fine!

Hoppymom

It may be a hernia. Please get it checked.

Moneicalynn

I am not a DR. but I would say a couple of things... 1) could be where you where ur pants @ that causes it to be like that... 2) Ive watched Biggest Loser (every episode LOL) and ive seen this shape b4.....& 3) my stomach kinda looks like that.......and I am currently seeing a gastro dr and he didnt say anything about my stomach....... It might just be where u carry ur stomach weight...
but if it is bothering u then it wouldnt hurt getting it checked out.....