VanillaSkyGirl 6 #1 June 11, 2004 Apparently, my ankle may be worse than I originally thought. Based on the ER X-ray that he examined, the orthopedic specialist that I saw today claims that it looks worse than just a chip that broke off my talus. He pointed out to me what looks like a crack that goes straight through. This would make the fracture much more complicated. I do not need an operation as of now. He did not want to take more X-rays today since I just had them done on Friday. Instead, he wants to X-ray my ankle in 3 weeks with my cast still on. (Yes, they put a cast on today. It's black.) I'm to have my ankle completely immobile for at least 2 months. When it finally heals enough, he says that I can then begin to relearn how to walk. He told me that I would not be skydiving for about 4 months. I know that I should count my blessings, but I'm pretty sad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #2 June 11, 2004 4 months? Dang, gal. Hopefully you are not in as much pain, though. Keep the spirits up! My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #3 June 11, 2004 You're sad, you've a right to be, hon. But the sky ain't going anywhere. Once you're all healed up you'll be ready for round 2.I'm sending fast-heal vibes. And....if you need a 2-hour car-wash, I'm your guy.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #4 June 11, 2004 Ask your doc about JB weld...that stuff will fix almost anything Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #5 June 11, 2004 Welcome to the length of grounding the entire midwest faces every winter Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #6 June 11, 2004 Take care of yourself ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #7 June 11, 2004 QuoteWelcome to the length of grounding the entire midwest faces every winter Heh...good one.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #8 June 11, 2004 Dayum Rosa.... well listen to the good Dr.. maybe get a second opinion....in the mean time stay off it and heal yourself up. ON the bright side.. just think of all the money you will save over the next 4 months. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #9 June 11, 2004 Wanna toss in the length that we are really grounded due to flooding, high winds, low clouds, sleet, hail and snow and you can push that out to 6 months. I was on crutches for a few weeks winter of '01, they suck but they are also good for pushing elevator buttons from far away.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #10 June 11, 2004 Yes, it's a long time. Or, you could look at it this way... You have a great excuse to not jump when it's 108 outside....by the time you get back, the summer heat will have abated, and you'll be all good to go through the better temperatures in the fall months. So sorry, Ro'. Hang in there. A friend of mine (who's a skydiver [edited to add: no, it's not Sparky!!!]) is having surgery tomorrow, and they expect it will be an entire year before he gets back in the air. I think he, like you, will surprise everyone with your healing powers, and be back before then... Hugs! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #11 June 11, 2004 QuoteWanna toss in the length that we are really grounded due to flooding, high winds, low clouds, sleet, hail and snow and you can push that out to 6 months. Same here in OK. As for injuries, I had a bad sprain right before Quincy '00. The week before. I went and jumped on it anyway since I was a 50-jump chump. Man, that thing didn't heal right for 5 months. I wish I'd broken it instead.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bsoder 0 #12 June 11, 2004 QuoteHe told me that I would not be skydiving for about 4 months. When Steph (my wife) broke her ankle, they told her anywhere from "at least 18 months, mabye never again" (ER doc) to "four to six months" (surgeon.) She made her first jump at six weeks - with the surgeon's blessing. Everybody heals differently... just wait and see. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #13 June 11, 2004 I'm sorry to hear that you will be out but i'm sure it could be much worse. I'm sure the tunnel will be great rehab for you when you are able No landings to worry about or parachutes to packTunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #14 June 11, 2004 Awe i feel so bad for you. Damn landing gear anyhow. But like Phreezone was saying...... we endure long time outs. Maybe you could do the tunnel in a month or so ? Or at least get some air in the right seat of the plane.You have great friends that will help you get through those summer time blues.Put that jump money in a jar for Sept/Oct and jump your little buns off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #15 June 11, 2004 HI VSG Sorry to hear the news. Full leg cast or below the knee? Pic's, x-rays? The techs will burn you a extra copy of the xray for little or no charge. Someone said Tunnel, exercise, maybe call it P.T. medical insurance or tax deduction. You'll fly like a birdGood luck, don't start scratching the itch under the cast. Once you start you won't be able to stop. R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #16 June 11, 2004 Sorry to hear that Rosa. I know what you're going through and im' sending you so many hugs!! ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #17 June 11, 2004 QuoteWelcome to the length of grounding the entire midwest faces every winter Well...I obviously wouldn't care as much if the weather was bad and if my fellow skydivers in the state couldn't jump. It's knowing that I can and not being able to join in on my friend's fun that is upsetting. I hate being teased like that. It sucks. I broke my ankle when: * it's summer...I am one of those bony freaks who is NEVER warm, so being on the plane in 110 degree heat is comfortable and even preferred I am actually warm enough for once! * I live in Southern California and can jump at Perris Elsinore, San Diego, etc. any day of the week (or fly in the tunnel) * I am going to miss a bunch of boogies all summer long, including the big one ~ WFFC (It would have been my first year...) * I had some goals and plans which I will have to put on hold for 1/3 of a year (I had major plans for myself...and I will STILL follow through when my ankle heals...just have to wait for another year) * my skydiving was at a huge turning point...I was improving and learning so much & sooo HUNGRY to begin to compete and even push myself with beginner bigways & wingsuit flying... Well, when I am healed...I am going to be ALL OVER IT!!! I can already tell that I am going to be hungry for it... Grrrrrrr.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #18 June 11, 2004 QuoteAnd....if you need a 2-hour car-wash, I'm your guy. Oh Kris, how I needed you today! After the doctor's appointment, I filled my tank, and then I went through the Drive-thru Carwash. My car had Perris and Elsinore dust on it... Thanks for the nice post... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shark 0 #19 June 11, 2004 Quote* I am going to miss a bunch of boogies all summer long, including the big one ~ WFFC (It would have been my first year...) The only one that matters is Chicks Rock! Ironically, it is only 4 months away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #20 June 11, 2004 QuoteQuote* I am going to miss a bunch of boogies all summer long, including the big one ~ WFFC (It would have been my first year...) The only one that matters is Chicks Rock! Ironically, it is only 4 months away. Trust me, Sharkie, I was counting down the months and was THRILLED to not be missing CHICK'S ROCK!!!! THANK GOOOOOOD!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hooked 0 #21 June 11, 2004 Rosa, I'm so sorry. Sending you healing vibes! J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #22 June 11, 2004 QuoteSorry to hear that Rosa. I know what you're going through and im' sending you so many hugs!! Sunny, you are truly the BEST! I'm sending you many hugs, too. You, Michele, Jan, Jerry, Paige, etc. I love you all and thank you for the support. You have made me smile Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites crzjp20 0 #23 June 11, 2004 hey rosa go pack for people. seriously you could be at the DZ and have somehting to do, and make money..... ... ok so that is what i would do, but just an idea-------------------------------------------------- Fear is not a confession of weakness, it is an oportunity for courage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #24 June 11, 2004 Quotehey rosa go pack for people. seriously you could be at the DZ and have somehting to do, and make money..... ... ok so that is what i would do, but just an idea Packing with a broken ankle is pretty damn impossible. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites crzjp20 0 #25 June 11, 2004 good point..... ....please disregard my stupidity-------------------------------------------------- Fear is not a confession of weakness, it is an oportunity for courage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
Shark 0 #19 June 11, 2004 Quote* I am going to miss a bunch of boogies all summer long, including the big one ~ WFFC (It would have been my first year...) The only one that matters is Chicks Rock! Ironically, it is only 4 months away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #20 June 11, 2004 QuoteQuote* I am going to miss a bunch of boogies all summer long, including the big one ~ WFFC (It would have been my first year...) The only one that matters is Chicks Rock! Ironically, it is only 4 months away. Trust me, Sharkie, I was counting down the months and was THRILLED to not be missing CHICK'S ROCK!!!! THANK GOOOOOOD!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #21 June 11, 2004 Rosa, I'm so sorry. Sending you healing vibes! J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #22 June 11, 2004 QuoteSorry to hear that Rosa. I know what you're going through and im' sending you so many hugs!! Sunny, you are truly the BEST! I'm sending you many hugs, too. You, Michele, Jan, Jerry, Paige, etc. I love you all and thank you for the support. You have made me smile Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites crzjp20 0 #23 June 11, 2004 hey rosa go pack for people. seriously you could be at the DZ and have somehting to do, and make money..... ... ok so that is what i would do, but just an idea-------------------------------------------------- Fear is not a confession of weakness, it is an oportunity for courage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #24 June 11, 2004 Quotehey rosa go pack for people. seriously you could be at the DZ and have somehting to do, and make money..... ... ok so that is what i would do, but just an idea Packing with a broken ankle is pretty damn impossible. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites crzjp20 0 #25 June 11, 2004 good point..... ....please disregard my stupidity-------------------------------------------------- Fear is not a confession of weakness, it is an oportunity for courage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
crzjp20 0 #23 June 11, 2004 hey rosa go pack for people. seriously you could be at the DZ and have somehting to do, and make money..... ... ok so that is what i would do, but just an idea-------------------------------------------------- Fear is not a confession of weakness, it is an oportunity for courage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #24 June 11, 2004 Quotehey rosa go pack for people. seriously you could be at the DZ and have somehting to do, and make money..... ... ok so that is what i would do, but just an idea Packing with a broken ankle is pretty damn impossible. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crzjp20 0 #25 June 11, 2004 good point..... ....please disregard my stupidity-------------------------------------------------- Fear is not a confession of weakness, it is an oportunity for courage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
