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Post surgery and rollercoasters

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leighanna1127
leighanna1127

Had rotator cuff surgery nov 14, 2016. Doing a lot better now that I've been in pt and out of the sling. I don't see my dr for check up til after my vacation so I can't ask him. But I'm going on vacation in 9 days. Are rollercoasters out of the picture? As of now I'm 6 weeks post surgery.

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  • christine75909
    christine75909 leighanna1127

    Posted

    I  would not risk it. A sudden jerk could put strain on the tendons which as I undersatnd are just beggining to attach and are certainly not begun to affix to the bone.

    Maybe I am being over cautious as my greatest fear is a retear. I had surgery 26/10/2016 and I am still very wary.

  • richella_40978
    richella_40978 leighanna1127

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    They say it takes about 90 days for the tendon to really start attaching to the bone. I'd be really scared of retearing that. You'd better check with the doc and or physical therapist. Good luck...

  • talltree
    talltree leighanna1127

    Posted

    No, no, no!  You risk reinjuring yourself, not to mention the pain from gravity forcing your arm to go a way it is not ready to go yet.
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