Melissa,
20  yrs ago due to cir****tances beyond my control i had 2 quit riding.  Was devastating 2 me I continued riding for about a yr learning to jump taking lessons----just not the sameashaving my own horse.  I eventually had to quit even being around horses because it would bring on severe depression lasting for many days.  My only comfort became food, then my parents died 11 months apart.  Once again my only comfort was food  i steadily gained wt with my top wt being 299 lbs.  I am very small boned and have asthma, I could not walk or even move comfortably.  Christmas, 2 yrs ago my son bought me 2 horses for Christmas and then another one the following summer.  I had real fears because I was sooooo unbalanced prior to surgery, I bounced along even on my gaited horses like a sack of potatoes, it was not a pretty sight to say the least.   With every pound I lose, my confidence grows, my riding improves, and I am happier.  Make sure u are ready 2 change because after surgery u cannot change ur mind.  I have lost my best friend  comfort foods, but have gained my favorite activity.  Just b sure this new lifestyle is 4 u because the changes r not small, they r for life!
TeresaR

Being able to ride again is the best thing to happen to me in many years  LUV IT!!!!!  cant think of any other way to explain it   I would do my RNY 20 more times for what it has done 4 my life!!!!!!!!!!!!
TeresaR

 It was about 6 weeks after my RnY that I first got on my horse.  Check with your doctor when you can get on with the band.

soooo glad to hear that I love riding but am still not centered, it does seem to be improving though.  I cant wait to be a good rider again.  My horses are looking forward to it also LOL.  Of curse do not get to ride often enough for me but am working on trying to get more time for riding.  Congrats on your wt loss, sounds as if you are doing great.

hi let me no how u r doing.  had my RNYon aug 12th, hoping 2 feel better n a few days.  Any hints?   I have a TW mare, QH mare and big gaited gelding.
Teresa R