gale 0 #1 May 1, 2002 OK, I'm sorry for posting about this again but I'm all down about it and I'm hoping for some words of encouragement.I found out today that I've torn 50% of the ligaments in my left ankle and that I won't be able to jump for probably at least another two weeks (making at least four all together, probably more) Earlier they had told me less but they swelling had to go down before they could do a realy stress test and see what was going on. And I have to jump with a brace for 6 months to a year.I'm just really upset about it because I just started and I'm trying to learn. I feel like the worst student in the world for being dumb enough to crash a docile student rig and then not remembering to PLF!!![gale smacks herself repeatedly]I know people have been way more injured than this and I'm just whining but I guess what gets me is the stupidity of the injury. ARG!Gale Life's not worth living if you can't feel alive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrumpySmurf 0 #2 May 1, 2002 Well, at least the heath care is free in your neck of the woods - it could be worse, not able to jump for a month AND having to pay several thousand in hospital bills. *shrug* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lippy 782 #3 May 1, 2002 It could be a hell of a lot worse. 4 weeks on the ground is nothing, you'll be back in the air before you know it. Just remember, it's worth staying on the ground as long as it takes to make it safe for you to jump again. Don't rush yourself back, or you'll just make it worse.As for piling in on a student rig, at least it's one mistake you'll never make again-That's one case of beer I'm all too glad to buyRoger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dove 0 #4 May 1, 2002 Hey gale. Two weeks is nothing! It will pass so much quicker than you think. Heck - we were grounded that long after Sept. 11! Seriously, get some vids to watch. Fun ones... but maybe also Fly Like A Pro - you'll be a better student when you get back! There are also always back issues of Parachutist and Skydiving at most dz's. Borrow some! Lots of good stuff in there... maybe you'll even get your hands on some of the "Jumping The Ram Air" series. You can also always still go out to the dz and watch and listen to pick up lots of information. Good luck to you! I hope you heal quickly and completely. And like I said before, at least you'll never make that mistake again. 2 more weeks.... and you'll still be back in the air before me and I was broken on January 28! love,dove Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #5 May 1, 2002 Don't feel so bad about it, at least you will get better and can jump again! If it happened to me I would be hitting myself too! The thing is, we learn from our mistakes, doesn't make you feel any better though.J"Happiness comes through doors you didn't even know you left open". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #6 May 1, 2002 QuoteI found out today that I've torn 50% of the ligaments in my left ankleSee...now thats the pessimistic view. You should be thinking..."50% of the ligaments in my left ankle are in great shape!!!" "It's all about the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #7 May 1, 2002 If its just 4... count your self luck... I was out 6 with not near as serious of an injury. The video of my crash is on www.skydivingmovies.com under landings called crash.... enjoy....If once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny, consume you it will.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalle 0 #8 May 1, 2002 crashing sucks, being grounded sucks worse. Hang in there, dont jump til they tell ya you can and take care of yourself! Get better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmcguffee 0 #9 May 1, 2002 Gale,This isn't bad luck. You've already got a good skydiving injury story! All of the oldtimers have them. Now you can hang during story time after the jumps! j/k You'll be back up in no time. Hang in there.I'm all in favor of keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of fools. Let's start with typewriters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #10 May 1, 2002 gale,I'm not trying to make your injury sound small.... but it is. Comming from someone who spent nine monthes in very painfull physio, you should be thankfull your injury is relatively minor.You hurt yourself. You're lucky you got off easy! Take your time, get healed, then go play._Am (for the record, mine was skiing, not skydiving)ICQ: 5578907MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfeYahoo IM: ametcalf_1999 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gale 0 #11 May 1, 2002 Thanks. I'll look it up. My "friends" were hoping mine was on video too, but luckily for me it's not.And yes, I'm going to try really hard not to go back before "they" let me. I just hope everyone at the dz thinks it's OK that I'm just a "hanger-on" for a while. (I don't know if there's many other sports that when you're not playing them you're hanging out on the field!)GaleLife's not worth living if you can't feel alive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dove 0 #12 May 1, 2002 QuoteI just hope everyone at the dz thinks it's OK that I'm just a "hanger-on" for a while. Gale - they'd be bummed if you didn't hang around! dove Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrumpySmurf 0 #13 May 1, 2002 QuoteI just hope everyone at the dz thinks it's OK that I'm just a "hanger-on" for a while.We refer to those as 'beer leeches' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #14 May 1, 2002 Hey-What doesn't kill us makes us tougher- (that applies to all aspects of life, too-) We have a couple folks at our DZ who are laid up too- And we call them and tell them to come hang out even if they can't jump! You're still one of us! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gale 0 #15 May 1, 2002 I don't drink beer!! [Gale runs for cover]GaleLife's not worth living if you can't feel alive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #16 May 1, 2002 Hi, GaleStop hitting yourself (verbally too!). You made a mistake; o.k., so you made a mistake (and you walked away). You have to stay on the ground for a while. Ok, stay on the ground for a while. OK, so you may have to repeat some of what you've learned. O.K., so repeat it. It's not permanent, and you can dream of coming home to the sky. So, dream!Like Clay said, 50% of your ligaments are fine. You've got good doctors, and you are healing. All good to me! And yes, I understand how it feels. The longing, the yearning, the learning curve abruptly chopped off. No biggie. You'll be back in the sky, playing with clouds, soaring through the sun in no time. Hang tight, we're with you!Ciels and Pinks-MicheleIf you really want to, you can seize the day; if you really want to, you can fly away...~enya~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froglady 0 #17 May 3, 2002 It's better to get out of the way early in your skydiving career. You will be a better/safer jumper because of this injury. Soft landingsFrogLady Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #18 May 3, 2002 QuoteI don't drink beer!! [Homer Simpson yell] AAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!![/Homer Simpson Yell]and a hush fell over the crowd..............."It's all about the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlie 0 #19 May 3, 2002 I sprained my right ankle real good this weekend. At first I thought that I was going to be the 2nd broken bone case for the day. The first one happened about 30 mins before. So I learned to be more aware of my surroundings, and to stay relaxed no matter what. I guess I also owe a case of beer since it's my first skydive related injury.But I had fun on that last jump, I was in great company, and I'll come back stronger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
