Re: rollercoasters and ICD's

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I had the unfortunate experience of fracturing a lead on a roller coaster. My advice, find a ride that is less violent. Spinning rides seem okay.

Marilyn

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Hi Laurie,

My cardiologist advised me against riding rollercoasters because of the

jarring movement. But I can't find it in me to stay behind on a good

rollercoaster. I usually try and just stay away from the wooden ones

(they shake the hardest). I've had my defib for over 12 yrs. and go to

amusement parks every year. That's just my opinion, you might check to

see what his cardiologist recommends.

rollercoasters and ICD's

Hi to all,

My son who has the ICD is going to 6 flags Magic Mountain for a H.S.

band performance this weekend. He is very concerned about going on

the rides there at the park. Does anyone know if he can do this? I

would hate for him to miss this fun, but I am also concerned about him

riding those very wild rollercoasters...He seems sad about taking part

in this event, but wants to be part of the group.

Thanks for your input.

Laurie Gertenbach

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Laurie:

I have had my AICD since 1998, and I have gone to Disneyland three or four

times since. I have never been a big lover of roller coasters and have

always avoidesd the most extreme ones, partially because my sense of balance

occasionally plays tricks on me. My experiences when I have gone on them

have not been particularly pleasant, but part of that may just be me

regsrdless of the AICD. In my mind it is the physical sense of falling and

the bouncing around tha causdes the most

AICD discomfort, and (I'm speculating.) might caue the unit to fire.

I would make this comment for your son: when he does go on a roller coaster

or similar ride, he should use as many coats as he can collect to pad

himself in the seat. also anything he can use to keep himself from leaning

far forward suddenly and/or for long periods of time. (If he has a history

of frequent shocks, I wouldn't even consider getting on a roller coaster.)

Personally this might be a good opportunity to spend some qwuality time with

one (or more) of the girls who have their own reasons for not going on a

roller coastrer (fear of heights, fear of falling, fear of having their

push-up bra becoming a push-out bra . . .)

From California where Disneyland decided that because I'm the only clown

dumb enough to heat his Pepsi in the oven, they're going to have a real

crazy ride named after me. It'll be called the Cola Roaster.

Bill

rollercoasters and ICD's

> Hi to all,

> My son who has the ICD is going to 6 flags Magic Mountain for a H.S.

> band performance this weekend. He is very concerned about going on

> the rides there at the park. Does anyone know if he can do this? I

> would hate for him to miss this fun, but I am also concerned about him

> riding those very wild rollercoasters...He seems sad about taking part

> in this event, but wants to be part of the group.

>

> Thanks for your input.

>

> Laurie Gertenbach

>

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Laurie, First thig i would do is check with your sons doctor, he is the one who would be most qualified to tell you if it would be ok for your sone to go on such rides. Me personally i wouldnt even think of it. I have had my ICD in for 3 years now and have only had 1 espiode thas enough, it went off 6 times. CHECK WITH THE DOCTOR FIRST. Sincerely in Azbillmahan <billandmarthamahan@...> wrote: Laurie:I have had my AICD since 1998, and I have gone to Disneyland three or four times since. I have never been a big lover of roller coasters and have always avoidesd the most extreme ones, partially because my sense of balance occasionally plays tricks on me. My experiences when I have gone on them have not been particularly pleasant, but part of that may just

be me regsrdless of the AICD. In my mind it is the physical sense of falling and the bouncing around tha causdes the mostAICD discomfort, and (I'm speculating.) might caue the unit to fire.I would make this comment for your son: when he does go on a roller coaster or similar ride, he should use as many coats as he can collect to pad himself in the seat. also anything he can use to keep himself from leaning far forward suddenly and/or for long periods of time. (If he has a history of frequent shocks, I wouldn't even consider getting on a roller coaster.)Personally this might be a good opportunity to spend some qwuality time with one (or more) of the girls who have their own reasons for not going on a roller coastrer (fear of heights, fear of falling, fear of having their push-up bra becoming a push-out bra . . .)From California where Disneyland decided that because I'm the only clown

dumb enough to heat his Pepsi in the oven, they're going to have a real crazy ride named after me. It'll be called the Cola Roaster.Bill rollercoasters and ICD's> Hi to all,> My son who has the ICD is going to 6 flags Magic Mountain for a H.S.> band performance this weekend. He is very concerned about going on> the rides there at the park. Does anyone know if he can do this? I> would hate for him to miss this fun, but I am also concerned about him> riding those very wild rollercoasters...He seems sad about taking part> in this event, but wants to be part of the group.>> Thanks for your input.>> Laurie Gertenbach> Please visit the Zapper homepage athttp://www.ZapLife.org

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----- Original Message -----

From: john morris

> CHECK WITH THE DOCTOR FIRST.

Laurie, , and all:

Absolutely. Many apologies for not including that. Anytime you are doping sdomethng new physically or if the intensity, duration or external conditions are not something you have done before and are comfprtable doing again, ask your cardio. That's why they get the big bucks.

From California where good cardiologists admit they don't know everything, and bad cardiologists won't admit where the bodies are buried.

Bill

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Hi all, Thank you for your insight on rollercoasters, I am in agreement with all of you about Ross NOT going on them. He had an episode last summer where his ICD fired 8 times while dancing and I do not think he would like that to happen again...He knows in his heart that he cannot go on these rides but I told him I would email the list and ask for suggestions. I am in agreement with you Bill, just have him hang out with the girls that won't ride those scary things. I am a chaperone so I will be there, but he is a Senior this year and I think he just wants to have fun. Thanks to all of you, you provide such support for ICD patients and THEIR PARENTS too...billmahan <billandmarthamahan@...> wrote: ----- Original Message ----- From: john morris > CHECK WITH THE DOCTOR FIRST. Laurie, , and all: Absolutely. Many apologies for not including that. Anytime you are doping sdomethng new physically or if the intensity, duration or external conditions are not something you have done before and are comfprtable doing again, ask your

cardio. That's why they get the big bucks. From California where good cardiologists admit they don't know everything, and bad cardiologists won't admit where the bodies are buried. Bill

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----- Original Message -----

From: Laurie Gertenbach

>I am in agreement with you Bill,

> just have him hang out with the

> girls that won't ride those scary

> things.

They can be an even scarier ride.

> I am a chaperone so I will be there,

> . . . I think he just wants to have fun.

Oh yeah! what fun. Got a time bomb in his chest with an electric alarm system that can go off at any time, and now his mother is a chaperone when he wants to be with the girls. Are you sure you want to take hiom to Six Flags Magic Mountain? Wouldn't a monestary be just as much fun? And the food's a lot cheaper.

From California where there's a plastic surgeon who specializes in boob jobs for actresses whose bodies have aged and gravity taken its toll. he calls his practice: Flick Sags? Magic Mountains!

Bill

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Talk to his cardio.... Mine says to go on the rides if I feel comfortable and know the ride. If I have apprehensions then don't ride. He is more concerned with the fluxuation of the blood pressure during the rides and if I know the rides then my blood pressure could be less of an issue.

Talk to your sons cardio.

~guin

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P.S. I am on my third ICD and am 47 years old - I still ride the rides I want to and have yet to be zapped.....

I wish your son alot of FUN!

~guin

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Re: rollercoasters and ICD's

Talk to his cardio.... Mine says to go on the rides if I feel comfortable and know the ride. If I have apprehensions then don't ride. He is more concerned with the fluxuation of the blood pressure during the rides and if I know the rides then my blood pressure could be less of an issue.

Talk to your sons cardio.

~guin

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Tell him not to ride the free fall, it has magnetic breaksm it might affect the ICD. TURKLaurie <dlrgertenbach@...> wrote: Hi to all,My son who has the ICD is going to 6 flags Magic Mountain for a H.S. band performance this weekend. He is very concerned about going on the rides there at the park. Does anyone know if he can do this? I would hate for him to miss this fun, but I am also concerned about him riding those very wild rollercoasters...He seems sad about taking part in this event, but wants to be part of the group.Thanks for your input.Laurie Gertenbach