Ncrowe 0 #1 December 26, 2005 Guessed this was the best place to post this question....my uncle recently expressed interest in doing a tandem , to my suprise to say the least. He's 60 years old has had some serious shoulder surgery,back pain and the biggie he's had a triple bypass...I'd love for him to be able to do a jump but would it just be a horrible idea or should he look for some sort of ok from his heart doctor??? "Don't Mess Around With the Guy in Shades- Oh No!!! " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #2 December 26, 2005 Quoteshould he look for some sort of ok from his heart doctor I'd say yes. But thats just me.... Be safe Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,406 #3 December 26, 2005 Friend of mine's father... Same thing. I requested a Doctor's release. I'm no cardiologist and really don't know anything about triple bypasses or the effect that adrenaline would play.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #4 December 26, 2005 I would be more interested in knowing how many months it has been since the surgery and have the inscisions fully healed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,406 #5 December 26, 2005 Again, I know nothing about that type of surgery, so I wouldn't even have known to ask that question.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tombuch 0 #6 December 26, 2005 The heart bypass is a big issue, but of course the point of the bypass is to provide better blood flow to the heart than before the procedure. With that said, taking a person post-surgery is better than taking a student with undiagnosed blockage who is in need of surgery. Often folks who have bypass are in far better shape several months after the surgery than they were prior to surgery. I'd suggest he speak with his doctor and discuss making the jump. His doctor should understand that he will be climbing to 13,000 feet where there is 40 percent less oxygen (it's about .65 ATM). he will be under emotional stress, and may be exposed to high or low temperatures. His cardiac issues should be evaluated on his ability to handle those conditions. I'd also be very concerned about the back issue. Openings can be very firm, as can landings. His doctor should help him evaluate the potential harms, and assist in making an informed decision by balancing the very real medical risks, and the perceived benefits of "living" while making the jump. It's never a yes or no answer, but rather a balance, and an adult should be able to make that decision as long as he/she has full information.Tom Buchanan Instructor Emeritus Comm Pilot MSEL,G Author: JUMP! Skydiving Made Fun and Easy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ncrowe 0 #7 December 27, 2005 Thanks everyone, ifI'll let him know he needs to talk to his heart doctor and see if he can get an o.k..... "Don't Mess Around With the Guy in Shades- Oh No!!! " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
