OK HERE is a dumb question for the banded.....

Paulax · June 26, 2006

:biggrin1:

I am scheduled to be banded July 21st.

Dh and I are taking the kids to Disney 2-4 months later.

Dumb question #1.......:nervous

Can I go on the scary rides without damaging anything, or am I going to have to sit there lame and watch all the fun.

Hedwig · June 26, 2006

I am three weeks out and I am gonna start to workout a bit today. I feel preety good. Still tender in the port area and can't sleep on my side but I feel pretty normal. My point is I Know I would be ready for rollercoasters in a couple months. I know were all different but I think you should be ready. Just watch your port area and make sure it doesn't get smashed. Then again you should be ok. Good luck on the band, and have a happy fealing. I am fresh out so if you have any questions about recovery or anything just reach me.

wavydaby · June 26, 2006

I am a roller coaster freak, so the first think I asked my Dr was, how long do I have to wait before I ride a roller coaster? He said 6 weeks.. to let everything heal.

Are you going to Disney world or land?

I would skip mission space in world. I rode it. I wanted to puke my brains out and that was WITH a motion sickness patch.< /p>

Bye · June 26, 2006

Boy, does that make me happy. I thought I would have to stop celebrating St. Patrick's Day. And for an Irish lass born in Savannah, GA, that is HARD!!!

Oops...I was responding to the booze or no booze thread. I swear I'm not drinking at this moment.

Kat817 · June 26, 2006

I am 9 weeks out, and can do anything I could before, probably more, now that I am minus the 30 pounds!! I haven't had the opportunity to ride a roller coaster, or I would have. That was one thing I always worried about before, fitting on the rides...sure will be nice not to think about that next time!! Good Luck in your surgery and recovery!!!

Kat

BakoGal · June 26, 2006

I am only 5 weeks from surgery and feel complete normal. The only pain I have is if I really press hard on the scar near my port. Other than that, I don't feel like I have any physical restrictions. Everyone is different, but based on my own experience, I would be planning a trip to Disney!!! Checking with your Dr. is also a good idea. Better safe than sorry!

juliegeraci · June 27, 2006

You should be fine with that timeframe. You can't even feel the band or anything after a few weeks. The port site does stay a little sore so with a safety belt you may feel that on the ride. Other than that, go have fun. We are planning a trip to Disneyland in August and I'm newly banded in June. Enjoy!