Hello my name is Sonja. my daughter Megan is 5 years old she is going to gymnastics for over a month. So far she is been doing good no problems thank God. I am very worried that too much of flipping around cued give her TIA. I was wondering if anybody knows if they could do this kind of sports. Please let me now if anybody has any information.

Hi Sonja!

I had my left side operation in 2005 after suffering from 5 strokes.  About a year later, I started playing roller derby.  It's a full-contact sport on rollerskates.  I wear a helmet and protection but non the less have still taken some pretty tough hits and falls.  I haven't had any trouble or symtoms.  And of course, I did ask Dr. Steinberg at Stanford if I could do this and he said he didn't see a problem with it.  I just trust my body and if I don't feel good, I would stop.  I think everyone recovers from their operations differently but you shouldn't have to give up doing what makes you happy, so long as you listen to your body.

I hope that helps.  Good luck to your daughter.

Monica