NickDG 23 #1 April 25, 2005 Russel Metlitzky hurt himself on a night bridge jump and is currently at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. I went to visit him today and his injuries are one broken ankle, one broken femur, and one broken hip. He's scheduled for a mechanical hip replacement this coming Monday evening. Of course he feels no pain and is in good spirits. I also met his parents and they are very cool people. His Dad joked that since Russel is on the 7th floor of the hospital he might get his "B" while there . . . I'll leave it to those there at the time of the jump to fill in the details but Russel said after a two second slider down delay his legs came up and hit him in the face. He didn't fully realize how badly he was hurt and actually went to work for two days after his return home. If by chance you don’t know Russel he has a web site here: http://zerop.net/base/ You can leave your best wishes here, or send a card or note to: Russel Metlitzky Room 7129 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 8700 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048 NickD BASE 194 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truckerbase 0 #2 April 25, 2005 Damn, Russell, I wish I could be half as cool as you are man. Get well fast, dude. . Heres a little hint. Nurses are WAY kinky, man... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASE813 0 #3 April 25, 2005 all the best dude............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #4 April 25, 2005 One on hand it's kind of funny that Russell can go through this latest incident and not have any pain. I'm sort of envious at the moment. But then he can't jump again until he heals and we know he wants to jump again soon. So I'd like to send some "Get well" vibes out to Russell. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eb66to77 0 #5 April 25, 2005 Get well man, Try to keep your feet away from your face for a while. That sucks, you look like I did in the hospital. How's that morphine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DexterBase 1 #6 April 25, 2005 Russell, Heal well brother. We'll figure this thing out. There's a system we can create that will help you make cleaner freefalls. We need to get together and brainstorm over a few drinks. Until then though, just focus on getting better. Two second delay... Russel, you're a fuc**ing animal Dude! Love your work, can't wait to jump with you again. ---Chad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImagethisPhoto 0 #7 April 25, 2005 Russel, Its good 2 C yur face is OK! Looks like you will have some time to plan the next 'big adventure' Heal fast bro! Josh Morell www.imagethisphoto.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cesslon 0 #8 April 25, 2005 W0w I just read your site, Very cool. get well s00n Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #9 April 25, 2005 Russel, sorry ya got busted up, get well soon. Le RoyLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflysoul 0 #10 April 25, 2005 Get well soon, bro!!! 3,2,1,C-YA!!! V. BASE #1075 / BMI #I-002 / PFI #042 / EGI #104 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JScher 0 #11 April 25, 2005 Dear Russel, We wish you a quick recovery. from KenyaRegards John (Kenya, East Africa) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrisFlyZ 0 #12 April 25, 2005 Dear Russel, Wish you a speedy recovery. Kris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sabre210 0 #13 April 25, 2005 Get well soon Russell. Injury is just plain boring but you'll be back before you know it. ian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #14 April 25, 2005 Hey Russel.... **hugs**... heal up quick! Sorry to hear about this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #16 April 25, 2005 Wait, so did he break his leg on his own face? Or was it just the inertia from the hard opening? Sorry to hear about the injuries.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #17 April 25, 2005 I believe Russel is scheduled to leave the hospital and head home sometime this week, so if you want his home address to send a card, drop me a PM. The crazy thing here is that his injuries were apparently sustained as a result of opening shock. With weaker bones and no muscle tone, his lower body just doesn't seem to be able to take the openings after slider down delays. He's really inventing a whole new sport from the ground up here, which means learning everything, with no one else to help share out the learning experiences. Heal well, Russel. Let me know if there is anything I can do. And we think we have to deal with hard openings--when was the last time an opening broke your femur?-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sum1sneaky 0 #18 April 25, 2005 Hey Russel, Keep your smile on! Even though you feel a little low sometimes, you're an inspiration to us all - a piece of human spirit so rich we can taste it. If more people went for their dreams with such gusto, the world would be a much different place - BASE jumping might even be normal! If they won't give you the drugs because they think you can't feel it - just tell them when phantom pain mixes with boredom it hurts worse than they can imagine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabo 0 #19 April 25, 2005 Hey Russel You really are an inspiration , heal fast. Best wishes from México Gabo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pope 0 #20 April 25, 2005 [reply How's that morphine? I'm guessing that he isn't needing any morphine--I wonder if they'll still try to charge him out the ya-ya for drugs? curious... get well russel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pope 0 #20 April 25, 2005 [reply How's that morphine? I'm guessing that he isn't needing any morphine--I wonder if they'll still try to charge him out the ya-ya for drugs? curious... get well russel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base689 0 #21 April 25, 2005 I wish you all the best, my friend. Heal soon Stay safe out there Blue Skies and Soft Walls BASE #689 - base_689AT_NO_123_SPAMyahoo.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #22 April 25, 2005 QuoteHis Dad joked that since Russel is on the 7th floor of the hospital he might get his "B" while there . . . That's cool.. very cool. Get well soon Russel, I'm sure everyones rooting for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites littlestranger 0 #23 April 25, 2005 QuoteHe didn't fully realize how badly he was hurt and actually went to work for two days after his return home. Damn, that's serious tolerance for pain. Russel, some advice - even if it doesn't hurt...press the button anyway. Heal fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TomAiello 26 #24 April 25, 2005 The pain meds discussion is kind of funny. When you have a spinal cord injury, and can't feel your body's pain, your body still has the pain, and it generally ends up in a condition called dysreflexia. Which means that even if you can't feel the pain, you still have to take the pain meds.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Asylum 0 #25 April 25, 2005 Russel, Heal fast. No pain, but lots to gain. I can appreciate what you do not feel. Patience, in which you know all too well, is once again your bed-side companion. Looking forward to hearing your perspective of the incident. MT www.asylumbase.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 0
littlestranger 0 #23 April 25, 2005 QuoteHe didn't fully realize how badly he was hurt and actually went to work for two days after his return home. Damn, that's serious tolerance for pain. Russel, some advice - even if it doesn't hurt...press the button anyway. Heal fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #24 April 25, 2005 The pain meds discussion is kind of funny. When you have a spinal cord injury, and can't feel your body's pain, your body still has the pain, and it generally ends up in a condition called dysreflexia. Which means that even if you can't feel the pain, you still have to take the pain meds.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asylum 0 #25 April 25, 2005 Russel, Heal fast. No pain, but lots to gain. I can appreciate what you do not feel. Patience, in which you know all too well, is once again your bed-side companion. Looking forward to hearing your perspective of the incident. MT www.asylumbase.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
