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.

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.