ssj4sadie 0 #1 January 30, 2014 Just wondering what types of injuries have prevented others from skydiving? I currently have a tear in my right patellar tendon. Although not debilitating I feel it would be irresponsible to jump with as I was only on AFF L4 and haven't stood up a landing yet. I'll more than likely will have surgery on it and won't be able to jump until late summer/fall (yay FJC again...). Do who else in riding the same boat as I? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LyraM45 0 #2 January 30, 2014 Is it really worth it? There is always another day to skydive, even if it's not for another few months or however long it takes to heal and get back. Maybe when I was 18 and a newer jumper I would be more 'go go go go,' but it's just not worth it in my (now older) humble opinion. I had a complete tear of my LCL back in March and was out for 4 months-- no tunnel, no jumping, no nothing. Sucks, but it is what it is when something like that happens.Apologies for the spelling (and grammar).... I got a B.S, not a B.A. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #3 January 30, 2014 Missed 6 months at jump 190 for a R patellar tendon reconstruction and shave down. Missed 10 months from May 12-Mar 13 for a R rotator cuff tear and debridement. It sucks. Come back when you are healthy or you will regret it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djmarvin 2 #4 January 30, 2014 I tore my left should out of socket requiring surgery. Been down since september and will not jump again until cleared by my surgeon. I think I could get back sooner, but a chance to increase my recovery by one week is not worth it. Gravity is going no where, I can patiently wait. DJ Marvin AFF I/E, Coach/E, USPA/UPT Tandem I/E http://www.theratingscenter.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rp4643 0 #5 January 30, 2014 I broke both Ankles in three places(each) during my landing in Skydive nine. Not sure I'll ever be able to skydive again. Docs tell me too much at risk with even a small bad landing. Looks like I may be cut short from moving on to jump 10. You all have fun and enjoy the Blue Skies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssj4sadie 0 #6 January 31, 2014 Yeah definitely not jumping until my knee is right. Just going crazy being grounded. Also mad that this came about while doing AFF. So I'll probably be a year between jumps and have to do the FJC again and IIRC start from scratch more or less. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #7 February 1, 2014 I've had two rebuilt shoulders, one broken clavicle and some knee damage that have slowed down my jumping. Throw in a handful of sprains and I've missed way too many nice weekends already. I hope to catch up a little this summer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
