Hi Everyone in MD,

As some of you may know, I have a horse and I'm a huge advocate of horseback riding as exercise. Ok, so maybe not so huge anymore since I'm a little smaller, but you know what I mean.  It's a great way to enjoy physical activity and the outdoors.

So, I have been leasing out my horse out cause I don't have time to ride him as much as he needs but the person leasing him got busy too. So I thought of all of you here and wanted to tell you in case anyone has been interested in riding a horse (for the first time or getting back into it after many years) but hasn't due to their size.

My horse is strong and can handle a rider up to about 300lbs. I won't say it's a strict limit but I'd like to keep it around there.  I know many places where they say the horses are limited to 200lbs and if you're close to 300 you might be embarassed to give riding a try anyway.

So, I'm looking to lease him out (ideally to the same person for riding 2-3 times a week but I'm ok with different people who only want to ride once a week too.) 

He is boarded in Upper Marlboro and the barn is very nice with an indoor and outdoor ring and trails. What you can do with him is dependant on your skill level and if you've never ridden before I would want to give you lessons in the ring rather than just letting you go out and do whatever you want.

Please PM me if you're interested. I would love to give someone the chance to experience something they love or have never tried.

Hey Guys!

 

Just wanted to send out a reminder about the Pouch Party™ 2010 Holiday Preview. If you are dreading the holidays, don’t know what to cook for yourself or are just looking for treats you can feel good about eating, come join us!

We’ll be sampling at least 10 different holiday dishes, including desserts, side dishes and a special recipe especially for newer post-ops (0-3 mos.).

 

Here’s more information on the event. I hope you can join us!

Thank you for the welcome! I'm really looking forward to continuing this journey with everyone. I'm just waiting for my initial consult on Nov. 1. I've already done all of the research in the world!! lol

Definitely check with your surgeon.  Something else may be going on, as the others mentioned.  Keep your layers in the truck.  The weather is unpredictable now.  I always keep sweatshirts and jackets in my backseat of my car.  You just never know.  But heck, with me, I keep getting 'hot flashes' one minute and shivers the next.  So I am all messed up.  So I feel your pain.  Hang in there.  It will be July again before you know it.  Keep moving, it will warm you up.  Good luck!!  Karen

Hi.  I'm a lurker, but am kind of a newbie also.  I start my 2 week pre-op diet tomorrow.  I am nervous and excited at the same time.  I'm nervous that I won't have the appropriate vitamins and protein for after the surgery.  I would like to buy stuff at local stores instead of buying online.  We are in a new neighborhood that doesn't always get packages at the right time.  I went to Costco today and found liquid Multi vitamins and liquid Calcium Citrate.  Any other suggestion from Costco and or Gnc/Vitamin world?  I'm looking for chewable or liquid iron...any suggestions?

Thanks for the short rant.  I'm sure I'll have other questions.

Cindy