I just got my appendix taken out a week ago, but I have no idea how long i have to wait before i can horseback ride. i ride every weekend, and i walk, trot, canter, jump, etc., so does anybody know how long i should wait before i get on my horse again?
2007-01-01 11:07:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Other - Outdoor Recreation
You should have a follow up visit to your doctor. The best thing to do is wait until then and ask the doctor. you DO NOT want to have to be restitched!
2007-01-01 11:11:08 · answer #1 · answered by Robb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Emmi,
Phone your doctor, or when you go in for the post-surgery checkup...as him/her then. They'll let you know when they think it's safe enough to ride.
Appendix surgeries have come a long way in the past 30 years. Your Doctor may tell you to go ahead and ride, but don't canter, gallop, or jump until the abdomen has completely healed.
2007-01-02 10:09:56 · answer #2 · answered by DungDung 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely see what your doctor says, because it can vary person to person. Given the amount of rest time your doctor says, I would not go any shorter than that, even though I know that you are anxious to get back on that horse!! Good Luck! Hope you have a speedy recovery!
2007-01-01 19:16:27 · answer #3 · answered by pirategirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12-16 weeks
2007-01-01 21:10:37 · answer #4 · answered by GHAAD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would guess you should rest the horse for at lest a month.
2007-01-01 19:11:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It took 6 weeks for my face lift to heal. Probably the same for you...
2007-01-01 19:23:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
ouch that sucks
probly like 2 weeks
thats my guess
2007-01-01 19:10:45 · answer #7 · answered by cutie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋