feeling woozy after jumps

[fendereh 0]

ive only done 2 tandems, as im in the afp program. But after those jumps i felt a bit drained and woozy. I dont get motion sickness. I run an offshore fishing boat on the weekends and never have problems with feeling bad.
Last jump especially it took me about an hour to straighten up. I didnt eat anything at all before the jump. Maybe its the pressure change, my ears bothered me a bit also. any suggestions?

[diablopilot 2]

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I didnt eat anything at all before the jump.

I have found that with my tandems students, low blood sugar and high adrenalin can cause some unwanted physiological reactions.

Have a snack.

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[chaoskitty 0]

Yes, eat something before you jump. At least a piece of fruit or something.

[skydveraz 0]

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Yes, eat something before you jump. At least a piece of fruit or something.

Better yet, consider going here!
http://www.dennys.com/en/cms/Breakfast/40.html

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[tdog 0]

The harness that the tandem students wear is sometimes less than forgiving on pressure points in your body.

Keep on jumping, stay hydrated, eat well, and have fun. If people got sick in skydiving there would be FAA rules where vomit could be released in freefall.

[fastphil 0]

Adrenalin withdrawal...

[nutinbutdust 0]

Google the following terms:
Harness Hang Syndrome
Compression Avascularisation Re-perfusion Syndrome
orthostatic intolerance
These conditions are more prevalent in cavers, but this can happen with tandem passenger harnesses.

Alan

[ladyhawke 0]

You'll feel lots better if you eat something light or snack and keep yourself hydrated throughout the day!
:)

"It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore

[firstime 0]

I have corrected this myself, I eat 2 bannanas and I feel
like a million $ 1 hr later. It works for me, give it a shot

[JohnMitchell 14]

High protein food too. Have some meat.

[desertsky 0]

You've gotten good advise from these others, but one more thought - hydration....

I live in a desert climate, so am always conscious of water-loss, but this happens anywhere. Skydiving really zaps the water out of you - both in the plane ride and in freefall.

The day before you plan to do another tandem (or even better take the AFF or other student course) - drink at least 10 glasses of water (the day before). Then, on the day of the jump - drink at least 8 ounces of either water or gatorade every hour both before and after the jump. Save the beer until later in the evening!

enjoy!

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[fendereh 0]

yea, im now in the afp program. im looking foward to more jumps

[peanutgallery 0]

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The harness that the tandem students wear is sometimes less than forgiving on pressure points in your body.

That is interesting, I felt the same way after my first 2 tandems but not with my solos. Stick it out I guess and maybe it'll get better when you get that harness off. Drink lots of water too, that helps me!

I used to have a handle on life, but it broke

[cocheese 0]

Sometimes i clear my ears after landing and it makes me very dizzy for a minute. I never clear my ears while driving. Almost crashed a few times doing that.

[hackish 8]

Maybe talk to your doctor about being tested for hypoglycemia - I believe they do a sugar resistance test of some sort. I know in stressful situations my blood sugar goes down a lot (I am a diabetic). I know some non-diabetics who when stressed end up hypoglycemic just like a diabetic - not a good combination with skydiving.

-Michael

[Kiki32 1]

mmmm dennys.

Poetry don't work on whores.

[Jon26 0]

I always feel drowsy after jumping. I think it's just normal. Skydiving puts your body through a very unusual experience so its not unusual to feel weird or tired after something like that.
Also, i don't know about you but i feel like i'm absolutely peaking with excitement every time i jump and land full of beans and grinning like a cheshire cat.
If you are not usually as "high" as you feel when you jump then its absolutely normal to feel tired afterwards.
I get the same when i go flying too. Maybe its the excitement, maybe it's the pressure effect.
I wouldn't worry about it though, i like crashing out, beaming from ear to ear and day dreaming afterwards its all part of the fun of skydiving!