Horseback riding??

Darianna75
on 1/28/14 1:30 am

VSG on 02/21/14

My post op restrictions only state "no lifting anything more then 10lbs for 4 weeks" are there any equestrians here that can give me an idea on how long before I can safely ride my horse again? It's technically not lifting but I do need to pull myself up to mount. And use core muscles for balance.

poet_kelly
on 1/28/14 1:33 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

I don't know. I'd check with your doc.

Kelly

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Gwen M.
on 1/28/14 4:40 am

VSG on 03/13/14

My doc told me only walking for 6 weeks. I've done horse back riding in the past, and my memory of it says "too physical" considering my doc won't even let me elliptical for 6 weeks!

Sadly, the problem with asking docs specific questions about what you can and can't do might not always be useful. My own doc thinks I'll be able to sing with no trouble two weeks after surgery... I don't think he has a clue about how much singers use their abdominal muscles :P

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Darianna75
on 1/28/14 4:58 am

VSG on 02/21/14

Well that sucks ! For both of us

Gwen M.
on 1/28/14 5:02 am

VSG on 03/13/14

You will have the cleanest, prettiest horse in the stable :)

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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huskergalWsD
on 1/28/14 10:10 am

RNY on 03/19/07

I always used a step stool, but i would wait 4 weeks P. O.

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ladygodiva1228
on 1/28/14 9:21 pm - Putnam, CT

Revision on 02/04/15

I honestly would wait a good 8 weeks. I know when I had the crapband done 10 years ago I was told to wait 4-6 weeks before riding again and that was just for walking. I am hoping to get the band out and a revision of some sort as I really want to ride again. I would suggest a mounting block of some sort also even when your thin. It puts less stress on the horses back and saddle.

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