Weight Loss Changes How My Body Works

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I've lost 92 lbs since April. I've have two ruptured discs in my back for more than 14 years. My PPC and I have controled that with medication. I also had a torn tendon in my right foot, which is almost normal with the weight off. My question is, has anyone noticed changes in their gait - the way they walk - which has affected your level of activity? I awoke last night to severe pain in my left upper glut/low back area and pain in my left leg. I ache almost constantly. I literally would like to run again soon. I used to be a runner. And the pain is keeping me from all out exercising. So have you noted changes in you gait? AND do you have suggestions? Thanks in advance.

[Lissa 2,631]

I've noticed changes in my gait, and so have several of my friends. At my highest, I felt like I waddled like a duck. I finally asked a good friend about it last weekend and she said that I had indeed waddled like a duck, but she never said anything about it.

Now, she says, I stride along. I have noticed that I have less hip and knee pain, both while walking and while resting. I also can walk further than I have in years, with almost no pain. If I remember to put my arch supports in my shoes, I don't have any pain while walking! LOL

The major thing I'm noticing is that my balance is affected. I can stumble over thin air right now. That's probably normal since I'm used to being nearly 60 pounds heavier and it has come off in a hurry. Now my body has to figure out where my center of balance is again. At least now I'm not terrified that I'll break my neck if I fall down!

I'm seriously considering signing up to walk a 5k at the end of January.. It just feels like that might be a little ambitious right this minute.