rapter 0 #1 March 24, 2010 Has anyone or know anyone who has had a stroke to come back to jump? I had one and have now gone 2 months with out jumping. The longest in 25 years with out a jump, I can't move my left arm and i don't want to be straped to Paco just yet. for a tandem jump, I still pray I can come back, has anyone? Only the good die young, so I have found immortality, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #2 March 24, 2010 Did you ask your doctor about it?She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #3 March 24, 2010 Quote Did you ask your doctor about it? Doctors will say no just on ignoranceit will all depends on the amount of mobility afforded.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #4 March 25, 2010 That sucks man! I hope you get back in the air! Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #5 March 25, 2010 How much flexibility and motor skill has been lost? If you can still perform all required drills, then with some physio you should be right You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #6 March 25, 2010 Off the top of my head, I'd think the best sources to ask would be a sports/occupational rehabilitation physician familiar with your particular case, possibly in combination with a highly expert skydiving instructor who has some hands-on experience dealing with skydivers with disabilities. Maybe cross-post a link to this thread in the Skydivers with Disabilities thread, FWIW. Hope you get what you want, on all levels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #7 March 25, 2010 Quote Quote Did you ask your doctor about it? Doctors will say no just on ignoranceit will all depends on the amount of mobility afforded. Yeah, because doctors don't know SHIT! Much better to listen to a bunch of your drunk skydiver buddies on the Internet. Anyway, Cary, ya know there are other Tandem Masters out there besides Paco. Some of them are female and HOT too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #8 March 25, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Did you ask your doctor about it? Doctors will say no just on ignoranceit will all depends on the amount of mobility afforded. Yeah, because doctors don't know SHIT! Much better to listen to a bunch of your drunk skydiver buddies on the Internet. Generally doctors DONT know "shit" about our sport they see it as dangerous and will warn against it at every opportunity. if for no other reason than to cover their arses, from future suits. So unless Cary is seeing a doctor that is conversant with skydiving and the physical impacts it has, I stand by my original assertionYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #9 March 25, 2010 Fair enough. But I really hope my friend doesn't listen to you and listens to his doctor. I've been on enough ash dives already. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #10 March 25, 2010 Quote Maybe cross-post a link to this thread in the Skydivers with Disabilities thread, FWIW. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3779699;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katecooper 0 #11 March 25, 2010 Yo Cary Remember when you wore my jumpsuit to a Halloween party and came as me? So giddy-up and get well and let's make some more jumps together. no hurry--just being well is the key. xoox kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rapter 0 #12 March 25, 2010 QuoteYo Cary Remember when you wore my jumpsuit to a Halloween party and came as me? So giddy-up and get well and let's make some more jumps together. no hurry--just being well is the key. xoox kate I'm trying as fast as I can. Only the good die young, so I have found immortality, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 348 #13 March 25, 2010 It is really going to depend on your ability to do the jump - operating the gear mostly. Gotta be realistic about what you can and cannot do. Walk through every step of a skydive with your limitations in mind. Big student canopies help, but then they make a one-armed flare more difficult. Emergency procedures. etc good luck with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #14 March 25, 2010 I've only been at this ten years and heard of one person that did this - they died. I dunno, it depends I think. "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #15 March 25, 2010 QuoteI've only been at this ten years and heard of one person that did this - they died. I dunno, it depends I think. I vote for this one as the most useless post of the week. (That even includes the ones about labia.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #16 March 25, 2010 Just curious what your Doc says about the odds of another one and preventative measures? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #17 March 25, 2010 wind tunnel training/testing first? ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StangMan90 0 #18 March 25, 2010 My wife has been a Physical Therapy Assistant since the 70s and she would definitely tell you that no two patients respond exactly alike. Some people end up doing extremely well after a major stroke, and some patients don't do very well even after a minor one. The only common trait in most of the ones that do well is that they really WANT to get well and work really hard to come back. Usually the ones that don't do well are because they either don't want to get well (go figure) or they don't want to do the hard work (human nature), or they have other health problems exasperating the situation. Just keep doing what your healthcare providers recommend (especially PTs and OTs), don't give up, and have patience. I've personally seen some of my wife's patients make incredible progress because of their dedication to getting better and willingness to do all the work. Best wishes for your recovery. I'm betting you'll do better than you think. Joesimplify Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonstark 8 #19 March 26, 2010 QuoteHas anyone or know anyone who has had a stroke to come back to jump? I had one and have now gone 2 months with out jumping. The longest in 25 years with out a jump, I can't move my left arm and i don't want to be straped to Paco just yet. for a tandem jump, I still pray I can come back, has anyone? Last guy I know that came back from a stroke and jumped again was Bobby Frierson. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #20 March 26, 2010 Gawd, I am soooooo glad to see this thread wasn't about jerking off in Freefall! I was sure no one ever saw me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #21 March 26, 2010 Quote Quote Yo Cary Remember when you wore my jumpsuit to a Halloween party and came as me? So giddy-up and get well and let's make some more jumps together. no hurry--just being well is the key. xoox kate I'm trying as fast as I can. Kate, I could have lived my whole life without the image now in my mind of Cary dressed up as you! Let us know if y'all want us to drag you down to Perris and toss you in the tunnel! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
