Riding motorcycle after surgery.

[Doug C.]

Greetings.  Does anyone have experience riding motorcycles post surgery, after having vestibular nerve removed?  I’ve searched for this in other threads, but much of the feedback I read was old and sporadic.

I’ve been riding motorcycles for decades.  Prior to being diagnosed with AN, I was experiencing left side hearing loss and some weird balance issues.  This made me insecure on the bikes, so I sold them. 

Now that I know what caused these symptoms, I’m hoping to be in a position to get back to riding again.  Anticipate having middle fossa surgery early summer, and hoping I regain control of my balance enough to ride.  Thanks in advance for any feedback.

[Greece Lover]

I can answer, but only with regard to bicycles.  I generally have no problem post mid-fossa.  In the summer I bike between 50 and 70 miles a week.   It takes a while to get back into it after surgery, but I rarely notice any issues.  Occasionally, with a quick head turn, I have to be a bit carful.  But I suspect on a motorcycle you'd be fine as well. 

[Jill Marie]

I agree with Greece Lover.  It took a bit before I got back on my bicycle (had broken leg and ankle surgery just before tumor surgery) but the more I rode the better I got.  My fear of not being able to ride held me back more than my balance issues.  Good luck with your surgery and riding your motorcycle when the time is right!  Jill

[donjehle]

Thank you, Jill Marie and Greece Lover, for posting your experience with riding bicycles.  I have been very hesitant to get back on my bicycle, but you may have given me motivation to try it.

[Jill Marie]

Let us know how it works out for you!   

[Greece Lover]

take is slow at first, Don!