Medtronic and Roller Coasters

[Tyna]

Has anyone been on a roller coaster with a medtronic pump? I'll be going onto Thunder Run at Canada's Wonderland tonight, and I'd like to know if I need to disconnect, suspend it, or be able to keep it on while I'm on the ride.

Thanks! Any input will be appreciated, I've only been pumping for 2 months....still new to this.

[jeggeman31]

I have been on roller coasters before with my pump and never disconnected. The pump I was using at the time was an Animas 1250. However I have the 722 and am going to Kings Island in Ohio in a few weeks, and plan on leaving it hooked up. I have never had a problem with my pump on roller coasters. The only thing I do different is put my pump in my front pocket instead of keeping in the case on my side.

Have fun!

[xMenace]

I wouldn't worry too much. Just make sure it's fastened securely. There's two pumps playing in the NHL. I think if that can happen, a roller coaster is peanuts.

[RobiJo]

Rollercoasters are fine. Just make sure it's securely attached to your pocket or elsewhere.

Walking around an amusemnet park is great with a pump! It's so much easier to be spontaneous!

[duck]

Last time I was at such an amusement park, I was using a MM 508, and never thought twice about it. This summer, actually, we took the kids to Lancaster PA to Dutch Wonderland...those rollercoasters are lame compared to the adult rides, but again, I rode them with my son and never thought twice about it. And according to CGMS, I was fine.

[jeggeman31]

So how did it go?

[dgrilli]

It's the pulling of G's and Gravity and Air Pressure.

Liquids act differently in these conditions. I'm not sure how the Pump would react in space or on a Rocket or in a Jet Fighter doing his moves.

[Alice]

If you want a bumpy roller coaster...try the old wooden coaster on the boardwalk in Santa Cruz, CA!