amusement parks

 hey all..heading out to hershey park today with family. just wondering if at 5 months out i can ride any and all the rollercoasters? thanks for the input!!! i dont wanna call the surgeon and sound silly....nicole

I have been ridng roller coasters all summer without asking.  It was awesome to be able to fit on them again.

Have fun!

Sarah

Rollercoasters have Gforce which could cause you to have problems especially with the bar pressing down, the poster above says they have been riding all summer long thats great but everyones diffrent, always consult your surgeon... alot of people here give their opinions but no ones a doctor.

My surgeon said 8-9 months and even longer to really make sure.... but again were all diffrent

Its not worth the risk for potential surgery again but thats me

Yes you can! I went to six flags a month after my surgery and was fine! Enjoy yourself :)

wow that was a big risk... how long have you had your MD?

my md said that once I was cleared for full exercise activity, I could do whatever I wanted, so I figured roller coasters were on that list.

Sarah

well youve been out almost 1 year... im sure thats fine. I dont want anyone to mistake me thinking im a jerk I care thats why im posting thats all. anyone can do whatever they think

I'm so jealous! Hershey Park is my absolute favorite!! I wish I still had my "I Survived the Sooper Dooper Looper" t-shirt from back in the day.

Ask your surgeon just to be sure. I don't think it's a silly question whatsoever. If  you can do it, take a ride on the Comet and the Cyclops for me, wheeee! 

Heck, I call my surgeon's office asking about poop. No question is silly. That's what the nurses are there for. I would rather be safe than sorry.

I was in Disney back in May, I was 8 months post op at the time.  I probably should have checked but I didn't and had a blast on the roller coasters.  I will be going to Six Flags in a few weeks.  I cannot wait.  What a thrill to be able to fit on these roller coasters.  Even did one in Wildwood NJ back in July. 

Life is good.