Does anyone ride horses? If so how long until you were back in the saddle?

I am an experienced rider who has ridden all my life, and I have a great horse - but she is not always the most reliable. She will occasionally spook, but it doesn't bother me. How bad would it be to fall off?

I am almost 2 weeks post op right now and feel completely healed.

TIA!

Tater

Hey Tater,

I'm a rider too, I was just banned so I dont know the answer... I will watch though and see what others say.

As an avid rider (daily and foxhunting religiously) riding was tremendously important to me. That my horse could no longer jump because I was so heavy made me do the surgery. However my surgeon was very clear that there was to be NO RIDING of any sort for six weeks. He had a list of reasons . . .so I did what he said. It was tough. But three years post surgery and 82 pounds lost ten pounds past my goal (twenty past the doctor's goal for me) I'm glad I did it. Needless to say, my horse is too, and he's jumping everything these days! Well worth the six weeks off.

:thumbup:

I ride horses too, but I waited six weeks (but it felt like forever) before returning to horseback riding. I too felt completely healed, but I wanted to make sure I couldn't rip anything or move the band in any way. I know that kind of healing takes a bit longer. And I say I waited six weeks, but thinking about it, I think I smudged a bit and only waited five :-).

Hope that helps!

It was very hard not to get on my Big Guy - But my Dr. had me wait 10wks.

I was a slow healer & had port pain well into Wk 6 that he suggested a few more wks....but your Doc will know whats best for ya.

Go riding just about every day - no issues other than I'm lighter and it's a LOT easier to get on/off!!!

He said whenever I feel up to it, but I don't think he has any idea what riding really entails.

My trainer is in Florida for another month, so I guess I'll wait until she comes back - that should make it 6 weeks.

I don't have any pain anymore, so it's tempting. Good thing it's February and I hate riding now.

I already know my horse is going to love the new smaller me. :thumbup:

Hi,

I have shown horses/mules for over 20 years. I had the band done in May of 07. I was ridding in shows by July. Really be careful of getting dizzy. I seem to get light headed dismounting sometimes. I never had that problem before. Start out slow after 6 weeks. Remember your balance may be off when you start loosing big amounts of weight. If you ride western, just remember to keep your heals down.

I am so glad I read this post. The question came across my mind... If I get the band will I ever be able to ride again? Is there any limitation to riding though after you get the band? or can you ride (possibly better) before you had the band.

I only ride for fun (not for shows or anything). We live in the woods and do a lot of trail riding around our property. I have noticed that mounting is a LOT easier. And, if I fall, I won't make such a big dent in the earth! Just kidding, but I AM less worried about falling while jumping over a creek or something. I feel more in control of my body.

Hope that helps!