Nightingale 0 #1 May 1, 2005 My last jump was in January! During the late winter and early spring, we had really shitty weather. Lots of rain and low clouds. Of course, the weekends that were clear, I was stuck doing something else that had to get done. Now, I've got a pretty badly sprained ankle (slipped on a stairway when I stepped on a bunch of wet leaves during the rain). I was silly and walked on it for two weeks before going to the doctor (but I was good... resting, icing, ace-wrapping, and elevating, everything you're supposed to do). So, after two weeks when it still hurt, I went to the doc and she (after yelling at me for not coming in sooner) told me to put an air cast on it. So, I've been wearing an air cast for about three weeks, and the damn thing still hurts. I managed to get 40 minutes in the tunnel over the last 2 months, so I'm keeping up my freefall skills, but I miss skydiving! The doc estimates that the earliest she wants me trying to land on the ankle is June 1. sigh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmittar 0 #2 May 1, 2005 Sorry to hear that. Damn sprains always seem to take longer to heal than breaks. Hope you get better quickly! |>.<| Seriously, W.T.F. mate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #3 May 1, 2005 OUCH!!!!! Sprains really stink, and can take so much longer to heal than a break.... Take care of it and dont let it stiffen up on ya...HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #4 May 1, 2005 If it makes ya feel any better, I'm really bad about obeying doctor's orders... I'm a college soccer player, and really badly sprained one my thumbs making a save. Trainer said I'd need time off, I said "nah, I'll be good". Did it again a few days later. And again a few weeks after that. Season's been over since November, and it still hurts sometimes cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skysprite 0 #5 May 1, 2005 That sucks, Kris. Did your doc say anything about jumping, but with the aircast for support? That's what I'm doing right now, but even then if a landing is looking questionable I just PLF, which is what I did for one of my landings yesterday. Off topic... have you been able to work on my air bear at all, or have you been too busy?~skysprite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itllclear 1 #6 May 1, 2005 When you get back in the air, just remember that there may be an unconcious effort to favor the injured ankle. That means you may be more likely to injure the other one! Wait until there are steady winds for your first couple of jumps, and be ready for the PLF. Better to get the rig dirty than to get jurt again. Blue Skies from someone who's been there a few times. Harry"Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #7 May 2, 2005 I've got all the fabric and stuff for your bear, and the pieces are all cut out. It'll be sewn a day or two after finals are over. =) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmittar 0 #8 May 2, 2005 Those bears are so cool! |>.<| Seriously, W.T.F. mate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skysprite 0 #9 May 2, 2005 QuoteI've got all the fabric and stuff for your bear, and the pieces are all cut out. It'll be sewn a day or two after finals are over. =) Awesome! Can't wait to see her! Good luck with finals! My first final is Friday! ~skysprite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #10 May 2, 2005 They're fun to make, too. I love it when skydivers send me photos of themselves with their bears. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skysprite 0 #11 May 2, 2005 QuoteThey're fun to make, too. I love it when skydivers send me photos of themselves with their bears. You can bet I'll send you a photo! And I'm totally cool if you want to use it on your site too. ~skysprite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GARYC24 3 #13 May 2, 2005 "The doc estimates that the earliest she wants me trying to land on the ankle is June 1." Today is Monday May 2nd. June 1st is right around the block. Time is going by so quick, it'll be here before you know it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #14 May 2, 2005 I managed to get 40 minutes in the tunnel over the last 2 months you do NOT have my sympathy Peace~ linz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ergirl 0 #15 May 2, 2005 I feel your pain! I recently broke both feet and my sacrum and coccyx. I was told I had to wait 3-6 months before jumping again. I have not jumped since Feb 10th, but 3 months is up on May 10th!!!! PS. Work on strengthening exercises for your ankle"Life is not measured by your number of breaths, but by the moments that take your breath away." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #16 May 2, 2005 As fun as tunnel is... it isn't skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
