terryn527 0 #1 November 9, 2004 hi all, i had to stop jumpin about 3 years ago due to copd, emphasyma, etc. i'm on alot of new meds, the doctor says i can jump. any input from anyone? any related ailments ?Break Like The Wind!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalle 0 #2 November 9, 2004 Terry, although your MD has stated its okay for you to jump, I would get a second opinion. You say you have COPD are you on O2, I think almost every COPD patient I have seen is on constant or nearly constant O2 @ 2 liters via nasal cannula. With the conditions you listed your respiratory system is at the very least compromised. I do not think the added physical activity of skydiving is in your best intrest. I would highly recommend consulting another MD prior to gearing up and discussing your situation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #3 November 19, 2004 Gotta weigh in here. I was a RT in the 80s. I've seen COPDs skydive. It depends on there level of COPD. I just videoed a lady with COPD. She did fine. Yes, your O2 exchange is compromised, but maybe not at the level of making you quit. Try it -- do less stressful jumps (hop n pops) and see how you do. Good luck! POPS statement: You don't quit skydiving because you get old; you get old because you quit skydiving. JMHO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
