ok, soooo going to get banded on May 10th and am wondering how soon after I would be able to ride the horses?? I own and operate a boarding/training stable in Maine.

Here is the thing, I have some students signed up to help feed/muck/and groom horses the day and weekend of surgery, but I really need to keep riding and being out there, I was out with the animals three days after Ccestion, with supervision...

I don't think that I would want to take a long hard ride, but these animals are my therapy!

Hi

I was banded Nov 06 at MMC and my doc told me "if it hurts, don't do it." I was basically back to work 5 days later (I am a nurse and push stretchers and lift patients....). I should think that you could give it some gentle riding - I was even back in the gym, on the treadmill, within 2 weeks....

Good luck!

I didn't ride horses but on day 10 I went 4 wheeler riding all day long on some pretty rough trails, maybe this will help some.

It's my understanding that you're healing the first 8 weeks. I was told I couldn't lift more than 20 pounds during that time so not sure where horse back riding would be. You should check with your surgeon and/or bariatric center.

My doctor told me I could ride my Harley after 2 wks, but I was still sore so I waited 4 wks. I was fine at 4 wks to ride and not hurt at all.