Question:
Last minute family plan to go to six flags I am 9 weeks post op can I ride the rides?
Unable to get an answer from Dr office due to weekend. Does anyone have any info on this I had a laperscopic rny no complications or problems at all, I have been going to the gym and been fine with that , I would really like to get on a rollar coaster — [Anonymous] (posted on September 1, 2001)
September 1, 2001
I don't know the answer for sure. I don't think it will do
anything to your surgical site, but, it may make you very sick
to the stomach. I saw someplace where someone mentioned a
few months out they tried the tilt a whirl and got pretty sick.
The surgery makes some people a bit weak in the stomach for
a while. You probably could give it try, and see how it goes.
I would maybe work my way up to it and see how it goes. Have
a great time.
— Carla C.
September 1, 2001
I went to Six Flags at right around 8 - 9 weeks post-op, and did not have
any problems. The only soreness I experienced was from an old-fashioned
wooden roller coaster where the bar was still a bit snug and rested across
my scrambled intestines. All of the modern coasters with the big shoulder
type harnesses were comfy as could be, and I had a blast (especially
thrilled with not having to worry about whether they would close)! -Kate-
— kateseidel
September 1, 2001
I went to Hershey Park when I was about 11 weeks out and had no problem
with the rides. For me, i had always in the past (pre surgery) had to take
dramamine due to motion sickness. I forgot it and rode just about
everything with no problem at all......and I LOVE those roller coasters!!!
Last year I couldn't fit in some of them so this year I rode them all!!!
Hope you have a great time.
— cheryl R.
September 1, 2001
I went to Busch Gardens at about week 8 and really rode only a few of the
water rides. Prior to surgery, I was hesitant to ride as I was scared I
wouldn't fit and rides made me feel sick. Of course, I loved them as a kid.
But, I was a little leery of all the warning signs listing pregnant women,
recent surgery, heart problems, etc. I did fit much better and my kids were
very pleased that I rode with them. I had a great time and we were there 12
hours and I did quite well stamina-wise. Go, do what you feel comfortable
with, and watch/wait for your family when you don't feel like riding a
particular ride. There are some great shows as well! Have fun.
— Molly S.
September 3, 2001
I would not. You are supposed to wait 8 weeks to lift over 10 pounds,
during which you are not to vacuum, move furniture, etc. You will FEEL
like doing more - espeically with laproscopic surgery. But, if you do, you
will be at a high risk for hernia. Remember, the same amount of INTERNAL
cutting was done and needs to heal properly. At the end of 8 weeks, you
can GRADUALLY add more weight and activities. At nine weeks, to get on a
roller coaster with all the jerking it does would not be 'gradually' adding
-- at least not in my book. Go to Six Flags, but save the wild things for
later down the road! Best wishes.
— Cindy H.
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