Amusement Park Rides

[mema 0]

I was banded March 22, I am going to Disneyland this weekend. Does anyone know if you can ride any rides so soon after surgery?

[Kat817 19]

Personally I would take it very easy, and stay on casual rides, like "It's a Small World" or "Pirates of the Caribbean"---ones you simply sit it, that don't have a lot of jostling, or bars across your stomach. I have been to Disneyland several times, and I feel like there will be enough things you CAN do to make the ones I would NOT attempt not seem like such a loss. I would also plan several breaks, find some shade, and sit while they ride something wilder, and you can people watch, and rest a bit. Remember to keep a bottle of water---maybe one of the Protein waters, and sip on it steadily! Dehydration can make you feel horrid! Try not to overdo---but doing things like this is why we got the band---just this early out, do it with care---and start planning another trip for a year from now, and plan on riding EVERYTHING!!!

Have lotsa fun!!!

Kat

[mema 0]

Thanks for the advise, I was more thinking like its a small world and rides like that. I am taking my young grandson and you are right I can do the other rides next year when I am thinner. Yea!

[piercedqt78 658]

9 weeks post-op, I was doing all the coasters. I did 5 days at Disney World exactly 9 weeks post-op. I was still a bit tired, and needed to take breaks several times a day but I made it the entire time with no problems. I would be more concerned about being able to find food there. I would like to suggest a Dole Whip if they have them in Disneyland, they do in Disney World, they are pineapple frozen goodness. ~Mandy

[spldgrl 0]

Just got back from Disneyland- Great time. I didnt "hurt" from rides like I did when heavy, I guess the tightness of the seat belts and grip bars made it worse. I had a tt & bl about 3 months ago, and did feel alittle "rattled around" but that was at California Days. DO NOT DO THE HOTEL HORROR!!! Major scarry ride drops you like 14 floors then up for more- yikes- I puked alot. not a good ride. good laugh for my family but not fun for me!

Have a great trip, enjoy the weather and kiss Mickey!

[piercedqt78 658]

I love tower of terror, that is one of my favorite rides. I can do just about any ride out there. I also love love love splash mountain. ~Mandy

[mema 0]

Thans guys for all the support and info. I appreciate it.

mema

[juliegeraci 7]

Mema, you are pretty new so I would take it easy. I am 10 months post op and just rode the roller coasters yesterday with my son. It was so nice to fit. Disneyland really cares about their customers. It is so nice they accomodate larger frames. Even at 300 lbs I fit in all the rides. Julie

[spldgrl 0]

yep, splash is the fav but it was closed during our trip.

[mema 0]

I think I will take it easy this trip. Their is always next time to do the other rides.

Oh my god Spldgrl, 109 pounds lost. That is terrific! Congrats:clap2:

[Marimaru 7]

I went last weekend with some of my fiance, his sister in law and her daughters. He and I spent most of our time walking around and checking stuff out, we didn't actually ride many rides and still had a great time. Pirates has been update to go with the movies and whatnot, and they've updated the technology in the haunted house since the last time I was there I think. My future niece-in-law is 12, but wouldn't even ride a ferris wheel, so she walked around alot with us the next day when we went to California Adventure, because there are more coasters n' stuff there. There's a Monster's Inc ride that's pretty calm and your grandson might like.

[mema 0]

I will check out the monsters ride, thanks!

[piercedqt78 658]

Check out www.allearsnet.com it is a total Disney site, there are tons of great tips for both land and world. I use it to make all my plans. She has height requirements, ride descriptions, menus, and some suggestions for guests with disabilites, I would look at this like a bad back or heart problem, you are facing the same restrictions, no big bumps, drops or coaster type rides. ~Mandy

[liberty2003 0]

I can't wait to have this NSV..I haven't been on amusement park ride in like 5 years!!! OMG I CAN'T WAIT to take my neices to six flags