gijosephine 0 #1 July 13, 2013 I've only made 2 jumps doing Tandem Progression and completed my FJC. I had a bad landing Jump #2. I fractured my sacrum and am now grounded until further notice. I'm super bummed as I was trying to complete AFF before winter hits. But, on a good note, now I have time to catch up on a lot of reading with the Skydiver's Handbook and USPA SIM. My question is I was medically retired from the Army (still able enough to jump) and have Medicare as primary and Tricare for Life as secondary insurance. I am wondering if anyone knows if all these doc visits will be covered. I searched here and online and couldn't find anything about it. I'm just freaking out after 2 ER visits, 1 doc visit, several x-rays, 1 MRI and 1 CAT scan so far. I have neurosurgeon appointment this coming Wednesday. The injury was no one's fault in case any one is wondering. I believe it was shifting wind direction upon flare with no input. Because I was tandem, I took the brunt of the fall from about 12 feet on down. Never been in so much pain my whole life, but resting up, reading and learning all I can to jump right back into AFF as soon as I am healed. Forums like this are keeping me busy. Thanks so much! Also, has anyone else had a similar injury, recovered and returned to diving? What was your experience? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Croc 0 #2 July 13, 2013 Can't help with your questions, but I wish you a speedy recovery and thanks for your service."Here's a good specimen of my own wisdom. Something is so, except when it isn't so." Charles Fort, commenting on the many contradictions of astronomy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimjumper 25 #3 July 13, 2013 Should be all covered. I have TriCare Prime (USN Retired) and they have never denied any claim I submitted including bills for a badly sprained ankle that needed x-rays and a specialist evaluation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #4 July 14, 2013 Sorry to hear you got hurt. I managed to fracture my cocyx and never realised that so many things seemed to be connected to my arse! It even hurt when I blinked! It took me about 6 or 8 months to get pain free, but the thing to remember is that there's no rush. The sky isn't going anywhere! Make sure you're properly healed before jumping again... I've known a few people that have pushed it, jumping when they're 'nearly' better, only to take themselves out for even longer as a result. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gijosephine 0 #5 July 14, 2013 Thank you all so much for your replies and advice! I feel better already. You're right, no hurry the sky isn't going anywhere! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david3 0 #6 July 14, 2013 gijosephine Also, has anyone else had a similar injury, recovered and returned to diving? What was your experience? Burst Fracture of my L3 vertebrae (bad landing) on December 12, 1999 and made my return to jumping February 25, 2000. My experience? It hurt... a lot. I break out into a sweat thinking about the pain during recovery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gijosephine 0 #7 July 14, 2013 david3*** Also, has anyone else had a similar injury, recovered and returned to diving? What was your experience? Burst Fracture of my L3 vertebrae (bad landing) on December 12, 1999 and made my return to jumping February 25, 2000. My experience? It hurt... a lot. I break out into a sweat thinking about the pain during recovery. David3 did you find yourself afraid of the ground/landings after your injury? What did you do to confront that fear? I see you have D license so maybe you weren't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorangemd 0 #8 July 14, 2013 On my level 2 AFF I did the same. Took 2 years to sit comfortably and 8 years later still uncomfortable sometimes. I jumped the next day and completed AFF the next week. The worst was sitting in the plane on the way to altitude. Won't damage you just hurts so never quit. It goes away eventually.Quote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites crotalus01 0 #9 July 14, 2013 bigorangemd On my level 2 AFF I did the same. Took 2 years to sit comfortably and 8 years later still uncomfortable sometimes. I jumped the next day and completed AFF the next week. The worst was sitting in the plane on the way to altitude. Won't damage you just hurts so never quit. It goes away eventually. Quote What are you, a doctor or something?? As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bigorangemd 0 #10 July 15, 2013 Just a pain in the a$$ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
crotalus01 0 #9 July 14, 2013 bigorangemd On my level 2 AFF I did the same. Took 2 years to sit comfortably and 8 years later still uncomfortable sometimes. I jumped the next day and completed AFF the next week. The worst was sitting in the plane on the way to altitude. Won't damage you just hurts so never quit. It goes away eventually. Quote What are you, a doctor or something?? As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorangemd 0 #10 July 15, 2013 Just a pain in the a$$ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
