amusement park rides

Can anyone give me advice about riding amusement park rides after laproscopic gastric bypass? I had my surgery 7 weeks ago and would really like to ride a relatively "gentle" roller coaster. I know better than to ride anything with heavy g-forces that would rip open my internal sutures, but I'm going to an amusement park tomorrow and they have a wide range of rides including older, wooden roller coasters. Any advice anyone?

I just remeber the last time I went to an amusement park. The old wooden roller coaster was very, very, very jerky. Much more than the newer ones. I would suggest calling your Dr. just to be on the safe side. Hope you enjoy your day. joni.RNY.6.27.2005

I'm headed to a water park tomorrow and have the same question about the water slides. They sound like fun!

My doc gave me the all clear at the end of week 6. I think it would take a major car wreck to really do any damage, but I would definitely call the office and ask. I'm sure they have a standard answer. I haven't asked anything yet that they haven't heard before! Have fun! Kristie

Hello.. at 6 weeks out, (and only because I was 15 lbs under 250) I rode a ride that had all the bells and whistles. It went upside down, sideways, up, down, and VERY fast. I was scared--not for my stiches or my insides, but because it's been three years since I could get an over the shoulder harness to close over me. I had no pain, no nausea, just your normal lightheadedness that everyone gets. At my one month post-op, I asked the doc and he said it would be fine. I just threw in an extra 2 weeks on top of his reccommendation. Hope this helps!

I can finnally fit!! I have lost 50lbs........... chk with your doctor- the internal ones s/b healed. Renee'