guineapiggie101

I want to come back into the sport and finish getting my "A" license. This weekend, I went to watch people do night jumps and although that is not my cup of tea (the fear factor), I realized that I miss being in the sky. Although I hang at the DZ and have fun, it's not the same as when I am there, trying to learn to jump, and actually going to do a jump. I know it is going to be a long, hard road to come back, because I have such fear of landings, and I will have to nail my landings, before I even think of getting off radio again. I am going to work my ass off to be able to get things right, learn the SIM while I can't jump yet, etc. Take things more seriously and realize that this is a dangerous sport, and give it the respect it deserves. Once I can start putting weight on my leg, I am hoping to do a tandem or two, to whet my appetite to be in the sky. Tandems are fun too. If I could, I would do a tandem now, but I have to be patient and wait For those of you who have hardware in the leg, did you have to have it removed, before you could jump safely and comfortably? The doc did mention that since the plate is so close to my ankle, that if it bothered me, I might have to have it removed, once I heal up completely. I am hoping not to have to do that, because the thought of going through another surgery really does not sit well with me (I tend to have complications with anesthesia).

I know it is not going to be easy for me to get the hang of landing without radio. I forced myself to get off radio because it was the only way to graduate from AFF. Also, I HAD to learn to depend on myself and my judgement. Thing is, I realize, in retrospect, I hurt myself more on landings that I did on my own, vs those that the instructors gave input on. I know it is my responsibility to get my landings right. I am going to get my landings pounded right in my head, when I come back, so I don't break myself again.

Now that's funny.

I think the instructors might be worried that people would get too dependent on radio, hence why they might not use it with students. Too much dependence on radio is not good either, since it can cause issues when the student is on solo status. If and when I come back to jumping, I am probably going to go back onto radio for a while, until I get my landings done right.

is it common for people to develop crushes on instructors? I would think that would be something unusual. Maybe I haven't been around the sport long enough.

Because of my insurance. I had to change docs to someone that was within my network. So I went to see the new doc today and got x-rays taken. I had the staples taken out on Monday. From the x-rays, u could tell that it was a pretty severe break, but he fixed it up good with a plate on both the tib and fib. I don't have to have a cast put on (yay), but I can't put ANY weight on the leg for 6 weeks (when my next appt is). After it heals I will need some PT to get my full range of motion back. It's looking good. I still havent decided if I am going to go on and get my license or give it up. That is a hard decision. I do miss being at the DZ and being in the sky.

I had a tib/fib compound fracture last Sat. It happened when I did my 2nd solo. I had a bad landing. The incident is written up in the "incidents" section on here,

No license yet. I was just recently off AFF. Was on my 2nd solo jump.

I know this is way early to start being concerned about the recurrence issue, especially since I'm not even sure I will get back into the sport, but here goes. It's likely that if I do jump again, it won't be for at least 4 months, if not 6 months or longer. If I am out that long, how much recurrency training will I need? Keep in mind, I have 26 jumps and am freshly off AFF. Sine I'm laid up for now, it will be easier to save up money for this.

I only say it's not that serious of an injury because from what I read on here, I see people get hurt, usually way more seriously. It also doesn't help that when I went in for sugery, they tried to intubate me and scratched up the back of my throat. Thus for the past week since the surgery, I'm also dealing with a raging sore throat. I agree with you about not being able to do what I want when I want is depressing. I also miss my little pets (my husband is caring for them for the time being at his place). It's been an adjustment learning to live with and depend on my parents. Reading e-books on my iPad and surfing the net, have helped ease the boredom a bit.

As one heals from the surgery, is it common for the leg to ache/ hurt? I keep my leg elevated in bed or when I am sitting in a chair. I also am very careful with the leg when I move around in my walker ( I don't do well with crutches). I will be seeing the specialist on Mon to get the leg evaluated (and hopefully get the staples out and a real cast put on). I hate depending on others. I am such an "on the go person" that this has put me in a depressive funk, even though it isn't that serious of an injury

Did AFF 8 bright and early this morning. Passed it

My boobies are nothing worth looking at

Went to see my GP yesterday. Got an x-ray. Nothing broken. I just pulled a few muscles. I got prescribed vicodin and a muscle relaxant. I will be at the DZ this weekend, but I will NOT jump. I'm gonna wait a week or so, till I feel better before jumping. You guys are right, it's not worth it to jump while in pain. I'm just the impatient type. When I'm on a roll, I just want to keep going.

Shah does have a nice smile

I know I sound frustrated in this thread, mainly because it has taken me sooo long to get through AFF. I have done over 20 jumps (repeated AFF 3 ten times), to get to this point. Things are now starting to click and I can pass levels on 1st try now (something I was never able to do). I see the light at the end of the tunnel and to have THIS happen. Yech. The people and friends at the DZ have been SOOOO supportive of me and my journey, that I can't wait to share in this sport with them, to jump with them, etc. I want to jump with my friends and enjoy this sport with them. Just so people don't get confused with question about prescription and OTC pain meds, I have asked a mod to remove this thread. I am not out to cause trouble or misunderstanding. Millertime, if I ever get told to quit this sport, I would ignore that advice. Since I've started jumping, I've never been happier. My friends outside of skydiving, have noticed my change in personality and have commented to me about it. It is fun to be up there and doing acrobatics and stuff. I just need to perfect my landing more and not do BUTT landings

DSE, my thread was NOT talking about doubling up on prescription pain meds. I know better than to go jumping on that stuff. I'm not stupid and I don't wish to put anybody in jeopardy. I was talking more in the line of doubling up on the dosages of OTC pain medications (like aspirin or naproxene or stuff like that) BTW, wish you the best in your healing.

Yes, I am doing this for fun and I get great enjoyment out of jumping out of a plane. I'm just the impatient type who doesn;t like to have things hinder me, whether I am doing serious or fun stuff.

I've made an appt to see my GP tomorrow to see what is going on with my lower back. Personally I think I just sprained it a bit. I dunno. I'm angry at myself for letting myself get hurt. It's been 4 months since I hurt my foot on a landing, and now this.

I know I can injure myself more and cause bigger issues. I'm very conflicted, and probably me posting this on here will lead to the DZ not allowing me to jump on Fri anyways. I don't think most people understand how much of a struggle it has been for me to get through AFF. I've had to repeat levels, etc. I finally had a breakthrough about a month ago and started to pass levels and if you see my video from my most recent jump, compared to my AFF 3 jumps, you'll see how much I've come along. To be held back on the verge of success is frustrating, esp for someone who has struggled through most of AFF and for whom, finally, the "light" has come on.

I'll get it checked out. Whatever happens, I still want to do my AFF 8 jump on Friday. I am sooo close to being off AFF and for this to happen, really fukking sucks!!!! if one sprains there back, normally, how long does it take for the pain to go away?

Lisa, I'm not trying to cause trouble here. I'm just pissed at myself for injuring myself. And I am sooo close to getting off AFF :( . I'll get it checked out. I still want to do my AFF 8 jump on Friday.

If I fractured something, wouldn't the pain be sharp and throbbing? I dunno. I hate going to the doc. I already see the doc enough because of my asthma issues. If it is still hurting by Fri., I probably will get it checked out.

does that really help to take away pain, so I don't have to take "heavy duty" pain meds like Vicodin? Also what is better to double up, tylenol, advil, etc..? Last Sat when I did my AFF 7 jump, I flared way too early and ended up falling straight down on my butt (from about 6 ft). Jarred my back and my back and right side is still hurting a lot (to the point that I have trouble sleeping at night). I want to do my AFF 8 jump on Friday (since I know I will pass). Just need to find the right combo to dull the pain but not take away my ability to concentrate.

Thanks you all!!! It's getting even BETTER!!!! Passed AFF 7 on 1st try on Sat . That was a fun jump. I love doing the back flip and the barrel roll. Tracking needs a bit of improvement. I need to perfect my landing more. Landing hard on my butt is NOT a good thing. I plan on doing AFF 8 this Friday, and even start on my solos this weekend. It's all coming together. :)