How do you people who survived a serious injury, get yourself back in the air?
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Muenkel, in The Bonfire
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QuoteHarsh.
Yeah Lisa I am harsh sometimes. I guess I have always had to fight for what I wanted. I never doubt anything that I do. I seek and conquer all that I can.
The point of that second post is that a 13-year old came back so fast and has already adapted to a missing limb which would take 99.9% of the population much much longer. She is a TRUE CHAMPION!
I just call it like I see it.
If you doubt things that you are doing then there is a posibility that your mind is distracted by your doubts. This could lead to issues with whatever you are doing if you doubt yourself.
Just the way I go through life.
The only reason I survived my accident is because I was constantly thinking of survival.
People ask me if I had to do it over would I had made the decision sooner. I say that I made a choice which I am happy with because I am still here.
QuoteKramer, you've got balls!
Thank you but I was just a determined individual.
QuoteMy comment about you having balls meant that I thought you had a lot of guts. After reading Lisa's post, I didn't want you to take it that I was pissed that you were assuming I made up my mind.
No worries big guy. I knew what you meant.
Just be determined. Give your body the time it needs to heal. Then you will be ready to conquer the world yourself.
Good Luck!
Laters,
The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!!!
The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!
"HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!"
"Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES
"HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!"
"Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES
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I was concerned about even starting AFF. I sustained a serious head injury in 98 (bad car accident) and know that I am not 100% because of it. AFF was also the first new "thing" I was learning since the head injury. I wasn't sure that my brain would be able to function under the stress.
On top of the head injury in 98, I broke my pelvis in two places and all of my ribs on my left side.
Well, it took me a little longer to get through AFF. If I have to PLF, I do it to my right side to protect the hip that has already been broken. I will always jump with a helmet and I will probably remain a fairly conservative skydiver but I am so glad that I jump.
I have discovered that being in fear is no way to live, you just exist.
On top of the head injury in 98, I broke my pelvis in two places and all of my ribs on my left side.
Well, it took me a little longer to get through AFF. If I have to PLF, I do it to my right side to protect the hip that has already been broken. I will always jump with a helmet and I will probably remain a fairly conservative skydiver but I am so glad that I jump.
I have discovered that being in fear is no way to live, you just exist.
Well first, Chris, quit falling down the stairs, ok? Get some rubber-soled shoes, and you might want to keep some bean bag chairs at the bottom of the stairs, just in case.
just playin with ya.
Give your body time to heal. When the time is right, you will feel it. The sky is not going anywhere. In the meantime, you have all sorts of resources to continue learning about the sport. If you were going to give up, you would have done so already. I think you know where your path is going to lead.. it just looks frustrating from here. Keep your chin up!
just playin with ya.
Give your body time to heal. When the time is right, you will feel it. The sky is not going anywhere. In the meantime, you have all sorts of resources to continue learning about the sport. If you were going to give up, you would have done so already. I think you know where your path is going to lead.. it just looks frustrating from here. Keep your chin up!
I thought my injuries were bad until I read some of
the replies in this thread! Almost lost my left ear
once when I pulled in a spin ... the risers or something
caught my ear.
But the worst was jump-13 when I didn't maintain an
arch and the lines wrapped around my right leg on
deployment tearing my hamstring apart. If you're
interested, the gory details are on the website below.
Going back to it a year later on jump-14 was scarrier than
Hell! But on landing, the feeling of conquering that fear
was fantastic! I'm up to 71 now, and still crashing on
landing. So hang in there Chris.
Incidentally, how did you injure your head?
the replies in this thread! Almost lost my left ear
once when I pulled in a spin ... the risers or something
caught my ear.
But the worst was jump-13 when I didn't maintain an
arch and the lines wrapped around my right leg on
deployment tearing my hamstring apart. If you're
interested, the gory details are on the website below.
Going back to it a year later on jump-14 was scarrier than
Hell! But on landing, the feeling of conquering that fear
was fantastic! I'm up to 71 now, and still crashing on
landing. So hang in there Chris.
Incidentally, how did you injure your head?
QuoteI sustained a serious head injury in 98 (bad car accident) and know that I am not 100% because of it.
Well shit maybe that's what's wrong with me!
Seriously, I have had approximately 20 concussions in my life. I am still fairly young.
About 10 of those came from the very end of 97 to the summer of 99.
NOOOOO NOT ALL WERE FROM SKYDIVING!!!!! I am just a plain old nut. I am always pushing the limit!
The only thing that it means is that the next time you bump your head you are more susceptible to another injury.
I know that when I start to see stars and get tunnel vision that I am pushing the limit.
Laters,
The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!
The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!
"HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!"
"Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES
"HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!"
"Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES
Muenkel 0
QuoteIncidentally, how did you injure your head?
I've posted this a few times before, so people are probably sick of hearing it. But to answer your question. It was a freak accident, where I slipped on the stairs in my apartment and landed head first on a porcelain tile floor which has a concrete base. I have what's called a closed head traumatic brain injury.
Chaoskitty, the bean bags are a great idea! The only problem is, I would start jumping down my staircase for fun. I don't think it qualifies as base jumping, but fun anyway.
Chris
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Chris
jfields 0
QuoteThe only problem is, I would start jumping down my staircase for fun. I don't think it qualifies as base jumping, but fun anyway.
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This was the info I was looking for. In the scheme of things, there are many people who faced worse and got back in the air. I was extremely lucky
considering what could have been. Kramer, you've got balls! I have a lot of time before I will be able to make this decision. I think I need to get angry enough to say "dammit, I love this sport and I don't want to let one bad fuckup ruin it for me." I have a score to settle, and that's to finish AFF and get a license.
I really haven't given up, I'm just fighting the ghosts right now.
Thanks folks,
Chris
Edited to add for Kramer: My comment about you having balls meant that I thought you had a lot of guts. After reading Lisa's post, I didn't want you to take it that I was pissed that you were assuming I made up my mind.
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Chris
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