Muenkel 0 #1 July 31, 2004 She injured her chest in a hard landing. She is in excrutiating pain. We've been pm'ing back and forth. Good news is, she will recover. But in the meantime, she could use some nice vibes and/or prayers. Thanks, _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lifewithoutanet 0 #2 July 31, 2004 Hope you feel better soon. That kind of injury sucks. Don't watch any comedy. Laughing makes it suck worse. -C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #3 July 31, 2004 hugs and vibes!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #4 July 31, 2004 Adding my "heal fast" vibes and prayers. And hang in there! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #5 July 31, 2004 Chris, you are TOO sweet Thank you. Im feeling better already Thanks to the rest of you too I just can't wait to FLY again ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #6 July 31, 2004 QuoteDon't watch any comedy. Laughing makes it suck worse so does sneezing and coughing (#**@ allergies) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #7 July 31, 2004 QuoteShe injured her chest in a hard landing totally screwed up landing on my part, but i would have walked away unhurt... if i weren't wearing a chest mount altimeter. needless to say, i won't wear one again. i never used it anyway.. always used my wrist alti.. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lifewithoutanet 0 #8 July 31, 2004 Quoteso does sneezing and coughing (#**@ allergies) Triple whammy. Sorry. :-/ -C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #9 July 31, 2004 QuoteQuoteso does sneezing and coughing (#**@ allergies) Triple whammy. Sorry. :-/ -C. that's the worst part. just about the time i think i feel better, i sneeze ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #10 July 31, 2004 QuoteQuoteDon't watch any comedy. Laughing makes it suck worse so does sneezing and coughing (#**@ allergies) Get a good firm pillow, use it as a splint when you have to cough or sneeze... helps a LOT. Something like a throw pillow for the couch, but really firm....Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #11 July 31, 2004 thanks mike. i have found if i just lean over and hold my chest, and try to cough Gently, it isn't TOO bad. sleeping is worst!!! i felt really good last night, but now, this morning, the pain is back. i tried sleeping on my back and used a heating pad for a couple hours.... still hurts im getting there, though... slowly .. just very happy nothing broke ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #12 July 31, 2004 Yep, that's what the pillow is for, to help you "splint" yourself. Hardest part for me when I had broken ribs was getting up in the morning. It may be hard to find a position that doesn't hurt, but you'll find it eventually. (Okay all you pervs, I'm talking about positions to SLEEP in!! Yeesh...) Heating pads are good... I think that was the only way I got through the first 3 weeks or so... sleeping on the opposite side with a heating pad on "low" over the broke stuff. Quite an interesting set of bruises for several weeks, too! Hope you're feeling better and back in the air soon!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #13 July 31, 2004 LOL... my doc told me to use ICE... i did try that. seemed to help a little... i know what you mean about trying to find the right position ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #14 August 1, 2004 QuoteQuoteShe injured her chest in a hard landing totally screwed up landing on my part, but i would have walked away unhurt... if i weren't wearing a chest mount altimeter. needless to say, i won't wear one again. i never used it anyway.. always used my wrist alti.. What a crappy way to get hurt! I have thought often about adding an altimeter to my leg strap for use while tracking, but that could hurt you too. I've never liked chest mounts because of their ability to smack you on opening. Again, what a shitty way to get hurt.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blondeflyer7 0 #15 August 1, 2004 Vibes and pryers to her Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #16 August 1, 2004 QuoteVibes and pryers to her thank you ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #17 August 1, 2004 QuoteI've never liked chest mounts because of their ability to smack you on opening. i can totally relate im still jumping student gear and that rig was the only one packed for me to use for that load. the straps were too long and my whole canopy ride, the alti was right at my chin... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
