How soon after a mommy makeover can I ride a roller coaster?

I think your biggest problem won't be the rides but rather the fatigue and frustrations from long lines and the endless requests from your children to buy them little trinkets along the way!I would let my own patients go on a roller coaster at that stage post op, but you have to check with your own doctor.On the other hand, the lines are so long that if you enter the part 7 1/2 weeks after your surgery, you might not actually get to the front of the Space Mountain ride until you  are about 27 weeks post op, at which time you would definitely be able to enjoy the ride.

The Mommy Makeover is a combination of procedures to bring a woman’s body back to the way she looked prior to pregnancy. Most commonly some variation of a #TummyTuck and #BreastSurgery are performed. Additional procedures can include liposuction, umbilical hernia repair.  The most common #breastprocedures include #mastopexy or #breastlift, #breastaugmentation, or #breastreduction.    Healing after a  #tummytuck will require time. Some patients are out of bed and walking the night of surgery and every hour while awake. I allow my patients to return to work at one to two weeks with 14 days preferred.  However, no lifting or straining.  At three weeks, increased level of activity and full with no restrictions, at 6 weeks. #MummyTummy is a term given to modified tummy tucks which can use liposuction and skin tightening with radiofrequency such Vanquish, Vela3, thermage, thermiRF and others.  The actual fat contouring can be done non-surgically as well with #UltraShape or Cool-Sculpting.As I advise my patients, if your work keeps you sedentary, you may return whenever you feel up to it. If your work is strenuous, wait until your work activity does not cause any superficial pain. Some employers will modify a person’s job duties so they can back sooner, but without physical activity. Our office can provide our patients with a note stating they are not to engage in strenuous activity for a specified period of time. The note will not disclose what procedure they have underwent. Therefore, you may have to request a similar note from your surgeon if you are not independently employed. I recommend avoiding heavy lifting and strenuous #activity for six weeks following your surgery. With that said, it may help you plan your return to work accordingly.As for heavy lifting and other #strenuous #activities, it should be avoided for until you have clearance from your surgeon. You may, however, do normal activities at any time if they cause no pain or #discomfort. Let your body tell you what you can or cannot do. Aerobic exercise will raise your blood pressure, which could cause late bleeding and harm your result. Once you begin exercising again, start gently and let your body tell you what it can tolerate. Don’t rush!!  If you have concerns about your healing, or pain that you question to be unusual, it is important to call your plastic surgeon to discuss these further asked to be examined.

I would most likely let my patient ride roller coasters at this stage in healing, but you need check with your own surgeon. We often see an emotional roller coaster after mommy makeovers, so maybe a "real" roller coaster would help with this. Be prepared for some additional fatigue from all the walking and line waiting.  This is tiresome in and of itself, let alone after surgery. Enjoy!

Thanks for your question.  Should be a fun vacation, heading there for spring break.  Best to check with your surgeon specifically.  In my practice, I generally release my patients from all restrictions at 8 weeks, so you will likely be fine if you have healed well.  Your incisions should be well healed by then, with a low likelihood of re-opening.  Have fun. 

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vacation should not be an issue but you may want refrain from some activities.  It will be dependent on how your healing is
progressing.  As you see answers do vary
among surgeons so I suggest you discuss
this with your surgeon directly for specific instructions and guidelines.

Disney rides  are generally subtle in g forces and are smooth. Millions of people ride on these attractions yearly without incident. That being said, let discomfort be your guide. I tell my patients that three weeks after a breat augmntation they can do what they want, with graded return to exercise.  Seven weeks after a tummy tuck, you should be able to ride space mountain, there is no heavy lifting our sit ups required with this ride.If you are concerned, you may want to wear an abdominal support or a spanks.Have fun on your trip!Yours, Jon M. Grazer, MD, MPH, FACSPlastic SurgeryNewport Beach, CA

The G-forces created by the roller coaster will put stress on your implants if you got breast implants in your Mommy Makeover.  However, by 7-1/2 weeks, your breast implants and your tummy tuck will certainly be ready to withstand the G-forces and the side-to-side motions one often finds in a roller coaster.As long as you don't bump yourself on anything, if you were my patient, I would think it would be a great idea to give yourself a break and enjoy both your kids and have fun at a world class amusement park.

In my practice if recovery was uneventful you would be permitted to engage in full athletic activity including a roller coaster two months after surgery. However, this is something you should review with your own surgeon.

I recommend that you wait 6 weeks prior to riding a roller coaster.  I say that because not only is a mommy makeover a big procedure that involves multiple parts of your body including your core, but the roller coasters these days pack quite a punch.

Thanks for your inquiry.  You didn't mention if your makeover involved breast augmentation or just a lift.  If my patients have had breast implants I recommend following any restrictions posted on roller coasters or other amusement park rides.  Some of these rides have restraints that push against the chest and are not recommended if you have had breast implants.  Generally after about 6 weeks most of my mommy makeover patients have returned to all regular activities.  However, it is best to check with your own surgeon, since they will be aware your specific healing progress.