brianfry713 0 #1 October 12, 2007 Leah broke her right tib/fib skydiving in Byron last Sunday on the sunset load. I wasn't there, but what I gathered is that she landed in a ditch or birm that she didn't see until it was too late and was landing off to the side of the LZ. She was also going slightly downwind with light and variable winds, and didn't have a great flare. She had a slightly compound open fracture of the tibia near her ankle that was bleeding. No bone was externally visible and the hole in the skin is small. She was in the hospital for a few days and had surgery to install a titanium rod inside her tibia and a few screws. She's now at her parents house in the bay area recovering. I've been visiting her as much as I can. She's in pain and feeling a little weak. Her leg should take around 4 months to recover. She'll be on the computer. I attached some pics, the first one was taken by Harry. Ironically she was taking care of me, her boyfriend, after I had a similar injury 3 weeks before she did. http://www.basejumper.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2877261 Our other housemate is also hurting. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2977598 We'll have to have a gimp get together or vicodin party soon once were all up for it with all the Nor Cal people who have broken themselves recently. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #2 October 12, 2007 When I get your text about this, I thought it was a delayed message about your leg. I guess she wasn't having bad enough sympathy pains for your injury and decided to see what it was really like.Leah, hope you start feeling better real soon. And I'll add my name to the NorCal Heavy Metal party list. 50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #3 October 12, 2007 Yikers. You and all of your room mates, girlfriend, whatever need to stay the FLOCK away from me. Whatever you have seems to be spreading. I kid, I kid...a speedy recovery to all 3 of you, and pass the pain killers. HUGS work well, too. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hausse 0 #4 October 12, 2007 I'm impressed about the first picture. If I ever brake something I wanna have a picture like thatHope you all recover fast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironmanjay 0 #5 October 12, 2007 WTF.... I am completely shocked. That sucks I am sorry to hear about that. The X-ray looks worse then what you did too Bryan!!! OUCH. I feel for the both of you I broke my ankle last January on almost an identical type of landing that Leah had with about the same number of jumps. GET WELL SOON LEAH AND BRYAN!!!!! Ill check in with you guys from time to time to see how its going since I probably wont see either of you at the DZ for a while Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #6 October 12, 2007 Good luck to both of you and get well soon! Hope there's some one else around not on crutches who's legal to drive. I feel your pain. Broke my tib-fib two weeks before you did yours http://www.basejumper.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2877388 . The bony bits are usually OK but the radiated pain from the posterior tibial nerve I kinked stinks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #7 October 12, 2007 You're a bad luck charm! Heal well, Leah!"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianfry713 0 #8 October 12, 2007 Thanks everyone. Yeah, Leah outdid me. Another friend of mine that recently broke his femur B.A.S.E. jumping called me from the hospital and told me he outdid me. I'm glad mine wasn't worse. I only broke my fibula, but I did dislocate the tibia from the ankle and tear that ligament. I think I'll be jumping again before she does, I'm pretty sure I could now with the cast on, but I haven't been under a parachute since the crash. I have been driving with my left foot as long as I'm not on too many drugs. Leah's parents have been taking care of both of us. I had to figure out how to take care of the cats, guinea pigs, and fish. I'm sure Leah will want to stop by and visit the DZ once we're up for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #9 October 12, 2007 Give Leah big hugs & kisses from me. I feel forever bonded to her now since i was at Byron when i broke my fibula. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #10 October 12, 2007 Yikes! At least she was dressed in style when it happened! Heal up and hope to see you both soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
streaker 0 #11 October 12, 2007 Well... get better soon! The x-ray with the pins looks alot like one of our jumpers who apparently didn't see the airport fence. Nice screws kido.....Speedy recovery. StreakerHave a yippee ki ya day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl1 0 #12 October 13, 2007 Thanks everybody. I just saw this thread and it really cheered me up. It's been really nice hearing from so many peopleNotice the first pic. The grippers really are for holding your body together when they through you in the ambulance Seriously though they really helped Fly like a girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImGunnaJump 0 #13 October 13, 2007 Quote Leah's parents have been taking care of both of us. Parents are So sorry to hear about you and Leah. You two cuddle up with the Vicodin, the kitties, and each other and you'll feel better!"...I've learned that while the "needs" in life are important (food, water, shelter), it's the "wants" in life (ice cream, chocolate, sex) that make it worth the effort." Kbordson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #14 October 13, 2007 How come Gareth has a beer but didn't bring one for her? Quote We'll have to have a gimp get together or vicodin party soon once were all up for it with all the Nor Cal people who have broken themselves recently. I dunno if you can beat the NorCal record from circa 2000 at SkyDance, when there were I think 6 of us DZ rats on crutches at the same time. Since several of us worked at the DZ at the time, the standard answer to wuffos what "We fell down the stairs".---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #15 October 13, 2007 Quote How come Gareth has a beer but didn't bring one for her? Because Gareth's an asshole. Note to moderators, that is NOT a personal attack. Gareth considers that the highest of high compliments and I most certainly intended it as such. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl1 0 #16 October 13, 2007 Quote How come Gareth has a beer but didn't bring one for her? Probably because I wasn't jumping a WingsBut, don't worry I one uped him and got lots of Morphine on the way to the hospitalFly like a girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #17 October 13, 2007 Quote Quote How come Gareth has a beer but didn't bring one for her? Probably because I wasn't jumping a Wings Okay, you win. That was a MUCH better answer than mine. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #18 October 13, 2007 No worries, I mean it is just a "Becks". Besides, Gareth is a member of a truely limited fraternity. I consider him a "fellow asshole". ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #19 October 13, 2007 Quote She had a slightly compound open fracture of the tibia near her ankle that was bleeding. No bone was externally visible and the hole in the skin is small. Didn't get to see or touch the bone... Remember the crutches trick? Yeah, I'll come over and use the new set if that's ok Get well.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl1 0 #20 October 13, 2007 Quote Quote She had a slightly compound open fracture of the tibia near her ankle that was bleeding. No bone was externally visible and the hole in the skin is small. Didn't get to see or touch the bone... Remember the crutches trick? Yeah, I'll come over and use the new set if that's ok Get well. Thanks Tim. Yeah I was bummed I couldn't see it either. The hole was only 1 inch and the parametrics said that my leg spasming probably pulled it back in. You can do the crutch trick all you want but, Even is not allowed anywhere near themFly like a girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl1 0 #21 October 13, 2007 Quote WTF.... I am completely shocked. That sucks I am sorry to hear about that. The X-ray looks worse then what you did too Bryan!!! OUCH. I feel for the both of you I broke my ankle last January on almost an identical type of landing that Leah had with about the same number of jumps. GET WELL SOON LEAH AND BRYAN!!!!! Ill check in with you guys from time to time to see how its going since I probably wont see either of you at the DZ for a while Mine is worse than Brians We are very competive with our injures and keep trying to oneup each otherDon't worry I'll be back out to the DZ to visit as soon as I'm more mobile and in less painFly like a girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl1 0 #22 October 13, 2007 Quote Good luck to both of you and get well soon! Hope there's some one else around not on crutches who's legal to drive. I feel your pain. Broke my tib-fib two weeks before you did yours http://www.basejumper.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2877388 . The bony bits are usually OK but the radiated pain from the posterior tibial nerve I kinked stinks. ThanksI hope your leg gets better soon aswell Broken legs are no fun!Fly like a girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ficus 0 #23 October 13, 2007 Well wishes to the gimp twins! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #24 October 13, 2007 Dayum.... Get well soon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robr 0 #25 October 13, 2007 heal up quick y'all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
