Back in the saddle...

[DollyRose 0]

Just a quick question for those of you that are horse owners... how long after banding were you able to get back in the saddle and ride?

DollyRose 'still waiting on Cigna determination' :bored

[jdarrwest 0]

Well..for me I probably did a no-no and got on one of mine about 1 week after surgery. I was showing him to a lady who wanted to buy him and didn't really have a problems. I didn't stay on long but when I went to my Dr. last Tuesday (2 days out from being 2 weeks post-op) I asked if I could ride and he said yes but not to be lifting the saddle. Basically I haven't had much time since then to try again. But everyone is different!!!! I was back to feeding and watering in a week (which horse people know is tuff) but please don't expect the same. Your body will tell you what you can and can't do!

Good luck and I'd love to talk horses sometime!!!

[MEW 0]

One of my weight loss goals is to ride a horse (never have, but do own a few miniature horses) I asked the same question in my pre-op education class and was told that each person is different, but it all depends on how well/fast you heal up, so I wasnt given a definite answer on how soon. But then again, at my wieght, I wouldnt consider even getting on a horse....poor horse would have a broken back!!...so, by the time I get my weight down enough to safely get on a horse, I should be healed enough.

[jdarrwest 0]

Hi Mary!

You into minis too? I'd love to see some pics of them. I only have one but he lives the life of a KING! Maybe we can exchange notes!

[MEW 0]

I love miniature horses!!! They are a great passion of mine...I sent you a PM!!!

[DollyRose 0]

Thanks for the input! I realize everyone is different, I just sort of wanted a general time frame. I haven't been on any of my horses in a few years. Not because I am too heavy for the horse, I am totally uncomfortable in my fat!

DollyRose

[jdarrwest 0]

DollyRose..

I can totally relate to that. Last time I went trail riding I felt like my jeans were cutting me in half and any time we got up any speed my back fat (sorry for the visual) would bounce and it hurt. Only horse people can relate to this dream I have and that is to get on my saddle and there be some space between my gut and the saddle horn.

[saltlick 0]

I have 2 horses too!! I had to wait about 8 weeks to ride. I tried at 1 month but was still to sore. At 2 months it was kind of hard getting settled in the saddle so my port didn't bother me. It took a little time to get adjusted, but well worth it. The port gets sore sometimes, but I just grit my teeth and go on. I ride about 5 days out of the week. I ride my 1/2 quarter, 1/2 paint to my walking track which is about 2 miles from my pasture. I walk my 3 miles, get back on Moose, and ride home. I also have a APQHA that I ride. He doesn't like traffic at all. So I mostly ride him on trailrides. We have alot of trailrides here in East Texas.

RIDE ON BANDERS!!! RIDE ON !!!