Question 1

i have had 3 pleurodesis for spontaneous pneumothorax. can i ever fly on a plane or no? also can i ride roller coasters?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: This can only be answered by your pulmonologist who has your medical history concerning your lungs.

Question 2

had surgery for a chiari malformation 4 years ago. yesterday i decided to ride a roller coaster ride (not a good idea as i now know.) now i have extreme pain in the back of my head into my shoulders. what could be the problem?

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: The most likely issue is a cervical  strain secondary to the acceleration-deceleration of the roller coaster affecting an area of post-operative scarring.  A few sessions of physical  therapy can help.  Just to be  on safe side, notify your prior neurosurgeon and have this more fully evaluated.

Question 3

can i ride a roller coaster 3 years after having a heart attack due to blockage of the right coronary artery and getting stents implanted?

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Enjoy ride: Hope you are not doing the tallest and fastest roller coaster.

Question 4

can my son  13 years old go  at six flags in roller coaster after 3 months of torn meniscus and complete reconstruction acl surgery? thank you !

Accepted Answer

Rollercoasters: It typically takes 6-8 months to fully recover from ACL reconstruction. At 3 months, the knee is at risk for reinjury as the quad/hamstring muscles are typically weak. Any type of twisitng or forceful stress on the knee could result in reinjury. Recommend avoiding amusement park rides until fully recovered and released to full activity by your surgeon.

Question 5

can i ride a roller coaster after sbk lasik surgery?

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Prob ok: Hi is likely ok. Double check with your surgeon though.

Question 6

can i ride a roller coaster after orthognathic surgery?

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Eventually: But you will have to wait until everything heals and get the approval of your surgeon.

Question 7

can you tear something if you ride on a roller coaster before 2 weeks after having surgery for removal of the gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: There should be no problems if you had an uncomplicated laparoscopic gallbladder removal.

Question 8

can you ride a roller coaster if you have anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: Sure you can, just takes getting used to. If rollercoasters are one of your phobias, gradual exposure with help of behavior therapist would work.

Question 9

should a person with aorta aneurysm ride on a roller coaster?

Accepted Answer

Aortic aneurysm: I would not recommend that a person with a significant aortic aneurysm ride a roller coaster.

Question 10

how long after laparoscopic surgery to ride a roller coaster?

Accepted Answer

Ask your surgeon: you need to ask your surgeon.
it really depend how large your scar are and did they have to close any of the from the inside.
your surgeon knows what it has been done ,and can give you the proper instructions.

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Ride roller coaster after pneumothorax years ago

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I have had 3 pleurodesis for spontaneous pneumothorax. can i ever fly on a plane or no? also can i ride roller coasters?

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Had surgery for a chiari malformation 4 years ago. yesterday i decided to ride a roller coaster ride (not a good idea as i now know.) now i have extreme pain in the back of my head into my shoulders. what could be the problem?

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Can i ride a roller coaster 3 years after having a heart attack due to blockage of the right coronary artery and getting stents implanted?

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Can my son 13 years old go at six flags in roller coaster after 3 months of torn meniscus and complete reconstruction acl surgery? thank you !

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Can i ride a roller coaster after sbk lasik surgery?

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Can i ride a roller coaster after orthognathic surgery?

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Can you tear something if you ride on a roller coaster before 2 weeks after having surgery for removal of the gallbladder?

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Can you ride a roller coaster if you have anxiety?

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