Question:
How long after surgery is it safe to ride rollercoasters?

I love rollercoasters and I am planning a vacation with my kids in Feb or March, Will I be able to ride the rides? My surgery date is in late August?    — [Anonymous] (posted on July 12, 1999)

July 12, 1999
First, check with your doctor, because I am not a medical doctor. I have had my surgery 11 weeks ago, and I am in great shape. You should be able to ride a roller coaster with no problems. Make sure you check with your doctor before your vacation, and have fun.
   — Paula D.

July 12, 1999
Usually after six weeks you are released to do just about anything. I would think by Febuary or March you should be okay. But check with your doctor to be sure. Hugs, Edie [email protected] Open RNY Surgery Date: July 27, 1999 Dr. Baker/Little Rock, Arkansas "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched...but are felt in the heart." Helen Keller
   — Edie L.

July 12, 1999
I don't know what a doctor would say, but I had surgery 11-4-98 and was on a roller coaster Memorial Day weekend. Didn't seem to do anything to my insides. However I did lose a pair of sunglasses :)
   — dboat

November 30, 2001
Well, I was pushing a lawnmower 3 weeks after open RNY because I had cabin fever and had to get out and move. Then 3 months out, I rode every ride possible at the state fair because it was the first time I have fit in all those rides in years..LOL.and I didn't have the first problem. I hope you have fun on that coaster!
   — Jeannie B.