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Post by gingerninja on Sept 2, 2011 13:21:07 GMT 1
having had an op 3 weeks ago to remove an ovary , i don't seem to be able to get any answers from the doc about when i can start riding again. I'm much recovered but still can't lift anything heavy and i would certainly have to get help doing up the girth , has anyone had any experiences they could share?
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rie1
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Post by rie1 on Sept 7, 2011 12:42:03 GMT 1
Hi,just come across this thread and have had similar experience,had hyst 3 years ago (bit bigger op but same principle)and was unable 2 ride 4 around 3 months and then had to go by how i felt at that time,2 weeks ago i needed a laparoscopy to remove adhesions,like you doc would not commit,when asked,to how long before i could ride. When i spoke to a nurse she advised 4 weeks,but to take it cautiously and not over do it (e.g no jumping on and galloping off! ).Alot does depend on how you are healing but to be honest i personally wouldn't consider riding whilst you are unable to lift anything heavy or unable to do the girth up,although the outside may be healed the inside takes considerably longer and is very vulnerable to strains,twists and tears. Even the act of mounting could undo all the healing already in progress. Obviously everyone is different as are the situations and this is just my personal opinion,however,i thought of it along the lines of what if? what if something happened when riding and i ended up back in hospital,having to start the whole healing process from the begining? That soon curbed my impatience and in the end just spent time strentghening the bond between us with lots of cuddles and grooming! sorry for the ramble,hope this is of some help and that you are able to be back in the saddle soon,believe me i do understand the frustration you must be feeling! Take care Rie x
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Post by rifruffian on Sept 7, 2011 17:09:47 GMT 1
Recovery time from illness, surgery, injury is unique to each individual and the decision to resume riding is a personal responsibility; cannot be devolved to doctors, instructors or other advisers. Seems you are aware that now you are unfit to ride. You are surely aware of the possible range of hazards around and upon a horse.......... and thus will personally be aware when you feel entirely fit to cope. You should not resume until you have the confidence of feeling full fitness.
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Post by cookie on Sept 7, 2011 17:53:48 GMT 1
One of the reasons they advise taking it easy after a csection is the risk of scar tissue causing adhesions and trouble in future. I'm not sure how similar your surgery is to this but it's something to consider. I would say don't rush it. What's the point of risking your recovery for the sake of another couple of weeks?
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