Don't do what I did at 4 mos

This spring break I rode a rollercoaster with my son because he was afraid to ride alone. Not the smooth fast kind, it was the jerky, quick turn and dip, rattle -fast kind. I got off and started crying, knowing it wasn't a good thing I'd done. I didn't realize how the lap bar would hurt (took it for granted where it locked in). I was so scared I'd torn something internally. I limped around after that and felt a little swollen, but nothing more came of it. I just need to keep in mind this takes up to a year to really heal. I thought I felt normal enough to do this kind of thing, but I was wrong.

Ah (((Yippee))) I'm sorry you got hurt. Yes, you are sooo right. I go to all the parks here in Florida. I am 10 months out and rode a "tame" roller coaster. Again, just as you said, it was the lap bar that hurt me. When I got off I felt a terrible cramping in my stomach area. Something was very wrong. I was so sure I was goin to have to go to their First Aid. And Sisters, I do the rides all the time. So none of the ride was new to me. I just wasn't ready with the new body. Anyway, we are talking some hard cramps like my period or bad bowels. I went straightdown to sit. And told DH to go ride something and then come back. 15 min later I was feeling better, but boy,did I learn my lesson.
Sisters, please take it easy on these rides. That lap bar is what gets you. And no, I wasn't thrown into it. I think that's why our dr's don't want us in cars for a while. If we were thrown against the seatbelt we could be in a world of trouble. Right?
All my best to everyone...

Wow,

I guess when they talk about us being early in our recovery, I now see what they mean. Thank you for the warning. I hope you feel better.

April

Ouch! I got a cramp just reading this! Thanks for the heads up!

Christie

Poor thing. We are suppose to go to Disney this summer and my doc already told me no rollercoasters or jerky rides of any kind for 1 year.
Hope you are feeling better

Thanks for the warning. My brother is coming into town from England with the family and we are all going to Disney. If I didn't read your post I would have definitely done something stupid. Thanks!

I can't even tell you how much that story helped me. I was planning on going to King's Island next month. I LOVE roller coasters and had no idea this could cause injury. I am 3 months post op and still having a little pain, so this is a big help to know!!! THANKS!

Glad I read this! Thanks for the heads up - I'm feeling pretty good right now, finally heading in the right direction, I think, and I never would've thought twice about the lap bar!

Thats why we postponed this years Disney World trip until November or December. Figured I'd feel a lot better at that point and it wouldn't be a complete waste of money for me to go. If we went end of May like we planned it would've been a complete waste of money for me to go. I would'nt be able to enjoy anything with the kids...except the shopping of course. LOL! And I figure if I get tired or swollen I can just go get one of those motorized cart thingys and cruise around in style.