I recall a very sad time when I got on a roller coaster to find I didn't fit. This was before they had the special large passenger seats available. I was so embarrassed to be taken off the ride in front of everyone leaving my frightened kids to ride alone. I never tried again and had not been on a coaster in many years. Last week my son and I went to Busch Gardens in VA. I road every coaster! It was such a huge NSV for me. The odd thing is that I was still afraid I would get kicked off even though I knew I fit like everyone else. I don't think I will ever shake that feeling that I am still my old size.

Good for you and your son. I often think of the things I couldn't do with my kids and the times the must have been embarrassed by my weight, especially on the beach. So happy your getting a second chance. Good luck to you. My surgery is 9/13

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Can't Waite to ride with my 7 year old. We went to the fair in July and I could barely fit! My fat was hanging over the bars and I was so squished. Next year we plan to go to Busch gardens and ride the rides too.... I'm so glad you were able to ride all the coasters

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Well done.

Took my 17 year old and several of his friends to Carowinds two weeks ago.

I was suckered into riding a beast of a rollercoaster with them.

Scared my old arse to death. Crazy times, but fun times.

I'm not into rollercoasters....at all......but I couldn't resist the urge to sit in the seat and buckle up and slam down the harness lock with vigor and fit in there just fine. The near 100 mph freefall a couple minutes later.............aw hell no.....never again, lol.

That is so awesome. I experience a similar experienced when I was around 20. Went to six flags, was doing great on the rides. Then I got to one of the rides with my sister, I was so emotional after I realized I couldn't fit. I haven't been back to a theme park since. Honestly after a loss some weight, I probably want do a theme park now because I am chicken, but I do want to rock climb and other fun activities that my weight has stopped me from enjoying.

Wonderful news newnewme

Keep up the great work!!

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