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So I live in Orlando FL and have annual fast passes to every theme park here, I'm a roller coaster junkie, anyone else? Also probably where I get most of my exercise walking around, haha but My question is how long after surgery before you were able to go on coasters again, also does it become different I'm like almost scared that after surgery I'm gonna become motion sickness or something like that also how do you control yourself not to wanna snack at all the places these theme parks have to eat? Any tips on this? surgery is in 1 month from today! So I'm hitting up the parks as much as I can this month!

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The snacking thing becomes a non-issue once you reach the point in your post op where you are eating solid foods that comprise your three meals per day.

I never experienced any type of increased motion sickness or anything of the like.

I hit my first amusement park last August. Rode the "monsta" ride they were known for. The last thought that came to mind as it slowly inched it's way up and over the initial climb, "Dude....you are insane for getting on this thing.........".

I couldn't wait for that damn thing to stop. I wanted off. Never again. Never again.

So an hour later I'm back in line..................

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The snacking thing becomes a non-issue once you reach the point in your post op where you are eating solid foods that comprise your three meals per day.

I never experienced any type of increased motion sickness or anything of the like.

I hit my first amusement park last August. Rode the "monsta" ride they were known for. The last thought that came to mind as it slowly inched it's way up and over the initial climb, "Dude....you are insane for getting on this thing.........".

I couldn't wait for that damn thing to stop. I wanted off. Never again. Never again.

So an hour later I'm back in line..................

. Lmao too funny love it!!!

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I'm 3 weeks out and headed to Disney tomorrow...planning to ride whatever I want.

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I went to Disney less than a month out and went on everything just fine.

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thank you everyone! I guess just in my head I'm kinda thinking the worse lol

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Thinking about taking the fam to Orlando in December. How is the weather there ? I'm just happy to be able to fit on rides. For most of my life I approached rides biting my nails and praying I could fit. Some I could and some I couldn't. So many victories with my sleeve!

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Just went to six flags 4.5 weeks out got on mostly everything was fine till I rode tatsu than the motion sickness hit me, I don't blame it on the surgery as motion sickness has always been an issue for me and rides


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I was supposed to go to Disney next month (we go a few times a year) and cancelled just before surgery because I didn't think I'd enjoy it. I wish I didn't do that, but we have trips planned in Sep, Oct & Nov. My main concern is food. I know the rides will be fine (I love coasters, too!) but for me Disney was almost just as much about food as it was rides and fun. I'm going to miss our trips to Ohana and my fav Disney snack of all time, the strawberry waffle from Sleepy Hollow in Magic Kingdom. There's no way I can take in that much sugar now without getting sick. I know Disney has really stepped up their game with "healthy" Snacks, so I'll find stuff to eat, but I'll miss my old favorites for sure.

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I can't wait to fit into the seats on roller coasters again! :D

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I haven't been since I've been embarrassed, sadly. One of the coasters I went on came over the head, but also over the thigh area. The one on my abdomen closed but they couldn't get the thigh one to snap. I had people looking at me as the person tried to close it. I end up getting up and off the ride, I felt like all eyes were on me. I also felt I embarrassed my family. I kind of don't want to go back until I've lost a significant amount of weight (8 days post op ATM) I can't wait to go though!


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We went to Disneyland three months following surgery. It was wonderful not having to worry about if the safety bars fit. True, Disney does a good job to accommodate people of most sizes, it's the turn-style son some rides that scared me the most. I had to go through sideways and on my tippy toes to fit through some. These days everything is open to me! We've visited WDW three times since and no issues! I've heard that one of the new rides in Pandora at Animal Kingdom has been challenging for some people but I won;t know for myself until December.

As for ride discomfort, I've always had motion sickness issues due to Migraines so there has been no change in that. One time through on California Screamin' (at Disney's California Adventure) or Rockin' Roller Coaster (Disney's Hollywood Studios) is enough for me.

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I have a season pass to an amusement park (Waldameer in Erie PA) and I'm 3 months post-op. It's five minutes from my house, so I go all of the time. I still go on all of the rides, and the food is a non issue. No motion sickness. The rides are way more fun than thinking about food! I still love the smells of the fair-type food, but it's more like smelling roses to me.
I love that I don't have to worry about fitting into rides like I did last year. Sweet Freedom!


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