Losing balance more?

MonaLyssa33
on 6/9/17 6:12 pm - Minneapolis, MN
VSG on 02/20/17

I've noticed lately that I lose my balance a lot more frequently. It happens at really random times too. I went to the zoo with my family a couple weeks ago and I basically kept tipping over when I'd walk by this protruding rock wall. At work since I bend over, kneel, stoop, etc. a lot I find myself losing balance more too. Is this something I should be concerned about or is it just my center of gravity shifting? I don't feel dizzy or like something is wrong, I just tip more than usual.

Highest Weight ~400, Surgery Weight 293, Current Weight 227, Goal Weight 180

Highest BMI: 59.1, Current BMI: 32, Goal BMI: 25

VSG on February 20, 2017

peachpie
on 6/9/17 6:58 pm - Philadelphia, PA
RNY on 04/28/15

I wouldn't be too concerned. The first time I rode the subway after losing weight I expected to be able to stand and use my body weight to center me against the trains motion. I was surprised when I was tossed around like a rag doll.

Your body should find it's new center of gravity-- but it may require you to approach things differently, or with less effort than you are used to using to move your body.

5'6.5" High weight:337 Lowest weight:193/31 BMI: Goal: 195-205/31-32 BMI

Cathy H.
on 6/9/17 7:24 pm
VSG on 10/31/16

I find myself having the same issue now and then. My posture and balance has changed because I'm not overcompensating for pushing around my huge belly anymore (I carried the majority of my weight in my belly). I also notice, because I'm short, I tend to forget I'm not hauling up 360 pounds anymore when I have to reach to pull myself into a vehicle or something, and tend to occasionally throw myself off balance and across the seat lol.

It's getting better, so I'm sure yours will, too!

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134 lbs lost since surgery, 195 overall!! Initial goal reached 9/15/17, (10.5 months)!
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MonaLyssa33
on 6/10/17 4:40 pm - Minneapolis, MN
VSG on 02/20/17

I've been proactively seeing a physical therapist to help fix my posture which I know will get worse when more weight comes off.

Highest Weight ~400, Surgery Weight 293, Current Weight 227, Goal Weight 180

Highest BMI: 59.1, Current BMI: 32, Goal BMI: 25

VSG on February 20, 2017

Loril1963
on 6/9/17 7:33 pm
RNY on 10/28/16

Well first I would say getting a dr's opinion would be best. But, I think as overweight people we get used to walking/bending etc a certain way to compensate the distribution of weight on us. Then we lose weight, but still walk the same but don't need to, so I think slips, trips and falls could be part of the process. In my opinion.

Insert Fitness
on 6/10/17 5:23 am

Yup. I think there's a period of adjustment for most people who lose a lot of weight quickly.

I've noticed it too. Ive also had some different aches and pains. From working with the kinesiologist at my clinic, I've learned it's also normal. Some muscles are loaded differently now, and ligaments need time to catch up. And the reality is some fat was supporting my posture, so there are muscles in my low back that are in shock from having to now do the lifting on their own Hahahah

RNY Sept 8, 2016

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on 6/10/17 6:08 am

My balance was way off after surgery. I had to make sure I took my time when I would do things. I do have a bad habit of running around like a chicken with it's head cut off.

Erin T.
on 6/10/17 6:15 am
VSG on 01/17/17

Core stability exercises will help a lot. Yes, this was an issue until I really worked on my core.

VSG: 1/17/17

5'7" HW: 283 SW: 229 CW: 135-140 GW: 145

Pre-op: 53 M1: 22 M2: 12 M3: 12 M4: 8 M5: 10 M6: 11 M7: 5 M8: 6 M9-M13: 15-ish

LBL/BL w/ Fat Transfer 1/29/18

Laura in Texas
on 6/10/17 6:27 am

This was a problem for me, too. I noticed a lot of people after losing massive amounts of weight tend to walk (and run) like cavemen. I think we walk the best we can when we carry a lot of extra weight, but our center of gravity changes and we need to re-learn how to walk again. I would look in mirrors and windows as I walked to practice. I am confident I walk like a regular person now

Laura in Texas

53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)

RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis

brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco

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Kathy1212
on 6/10/17 9:47 am

LOL; so funny that you said that, Laura. Yesterday I watched a video and couldn't believe the way I was walking, lol. I need to learn how to walk all over again.

Pre-Op Visit: Jan. 10, 2017, weight 304, surgeon: Dr. David Lindsay, St. Joe's, Toronto

1st Day of (3 weeks worth of) Optifast: Jan. 11, 2017

Surgery Date: Feb. 1st, 2017

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