What the hell did I do to myself?

[Jessica 0]

I have no idea what I did to myself on Saturday, but it hurts.
Our Otter was in Houston, so I made two C-182 jumps. Both were solos, one from 9 and one from 5. I pulled at about 3.5 on both.
When I left the dz to go to work, I was a little sore around the midsection. We joked that I hurt myself crawling around in the tiny planes. By the time my shift finished up at midnight, it hurt like hell to laugh, sneeze, or breathe. A co-worker took me to the ghetto downtown emergency room where we waited an hour and a half for a doctor to determine none of my internal organs were punctured and to write me a prescription for a painkiller.
No x-rays, he said, because even if my rib were broken, there's nothing I/they could do about it.
Side note: My co-worker found my description of the accident to the various hospital information-gatherers very humorous.
Nurse: So what happened?
Me: Er, I fell.
Nurse: Where?
Me: Um, in a field.
Nurse: What?
Me: Sigh. OK, don't write this in the paperwork, but....
Anyway, today I'm all hopped up on Vicodin, and I can't figure out how the hell I did this to myself. The symptoms are consistent with a fractured rib, but I don't remember doing anything that could have caused it. Did I have a hard opening that I just don't remember? Was it from crawling around in the 182? Was it from that kind of hard landing I had? I stood it up...it didn't hurt at the time....
Anyway, with any luck, I'll feel fine in a couple of days. Otherwise, I guess I'm out until WFFC.

[freeflir29 0]

That sucks Jess!! It does kinda sound like you have a cracked rib. Press around a little and see if you can pinpoint a particular spot that hurts. Thats the easiest way to figure out if it's cracked. It'll probably bruise a little right over the crack. Ribs, when pressed on just right, can crack really easily. Take it slow and don't do what hurts. "Here I come to save the BOOBIES!"

[Jasmin 0]

Are you sure it was the jump and not the boy?!!
Ooooh dear, I am joking ;-P
Take it easy, don't sleep on the side that you suspect to be broken (easier said than done). If its higher rather than lower you should wear softer bras, as you'll need to balance the desire to wear one with the pressure the bra will place on your rib. Oh and the usual "if pain persists, see your doctor." An x-ray is usually a good idea as its possible for your rib to have a "floating" break, ie small section that has chipped off. Floating breaks are not good, they sometimes require surgery. Y'anyways , if the pain is easing this is highly unlikely!!
Get well soon, xj

[MiataDRM 0]

I hope you feel better soon.
**I'm a Pschydiver!
Majdi

[Viking 0]

damn you need a hug jess
I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver

[lummy 4]

Actually itty bitty hugs would be better....
give Jess an itty bitty hug so as not to disturb anything
the INTERNET comes in any color you'd like

[Michele 1]

There is nothing worse than a few broken ribs. I couldn't do a damned thing - even riding in the car was extremely painful - and turning corners were amazingly tough.
Sending you cyber hugs, because even little itty bitty ones are intolerable. And yes, if the pain persists, get an x-ray. And if it's not a broken rib (although it sure sounds like one), you can start looking for other causes.
Take care of yourself - or better yet, get somenoe to take care of you!
Ciels and Pinks-
Michele
Life is what you make it; always was, always will be.
~Grandma Moses~

[jtval 0]

are you sure it was that fall out of your sex swing that did it?
I wouldnt have tried to cover it up by using the whole
"OOPS, I fell out of an airplane" routine
I hope you feel better soon Jess,
next time make sure the swing is ANCHORED to a supporting beam!
Have fun, Live free, SKYDIVE!!
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[FallRate 0]

Sounds like a classic case of the roofies. What did you drink and who gave it to you? Wait a minute...Jessica!? You didn't spike your own drink, did you?
***I should point out that the above statement was for the purpose of humor only.***
Whatever may be causing you discomfort...I hope it subsides quickly!!! Best wishes!
FallRate

[drenaline 0]

Best wished Jessica, hope you get well soon.
I really don't trust doctors that only give you a pain killer adn don't do x-ray, better get a second opinion and an x-ray.
"Life is full of danger, so why be afraid?"
drenaline

[Remster 30]

[quuote]the boy
ROTFLMAO... the boy......
Remster
Muff 914

[Skystorm 0]

Hey, Jess, hoping you feel better soon.
Maybe you should get a second opinion?
Sending good vibes and hugs your way... Don't THINK you can, KNOW you can...

[skreamer 1]

Cirhosis of the liver?

"Look before you jump, don't die until you're dead"

[skydiverbrian 0]

I'd be interested to know how a Dr. determined you have no internal injuries without x-rays. Sounds like you might have gotten the brush-off. My $.02 -- go to another doctor and soon. Sometimes a walk-in clinic will give you better attention than an ER. There's a reason you're in pain and you shouldn't have to accept "well, it's probably such-n-such". You should know for sure.
Work sucks. Let's skydive!

[SniperCJ 0]

Damn, this thread wasnt what I was hoping it was about given the title and the poster...
JC

[scottbre 0]

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I have no idea what I did to myself on Saturday, but it hurts.

Maybe you should lay off the drunken street brawls for a few weeks. We all know how much fun they can be, but when it gets to the point where you can't even remember them or what happened during them, maybe it's time for a little break (no pun intended). The 4th paperclip didn't say much, but I could tell that it was still the smartass of the bunch...

[sunshine 2]

Big hugs for you Jess. Hope you get to feeling better soon. At least you'll have your PP there in a few days to get your mind off things. See ya in August. "You have not truly lived, til you've known someone worth dying for"

[wildblue 7]

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At least you'll have your PP there in a few days

I'm sorry.. I just read this out loud and coffee exited my nose...
her pp
Oh… you wanted the cheese sticks as an appetizer ??

[freeflir29 0]

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I just read this out loud and coffee exited my nose

Did it funnel?
"Here I come to save the BOOBIES!"

[PhreeZone 20]

Ok.... Phree is her Pookie... no other names there.... Right Snookums?
Drop the tube...DROP the tube...

[jtval 0]

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I'd be interested to know how a Dr. determined you have no internal injuries without x-rays

Jess,
while I agree most DR's are full of (sh)it, you can not tell if you have tissue damage by an X-ray.
they DO have better ways then to give you a bullshit NON-DIAGNOSIS but X-rays would NOT tell you if you had internal damage.
they should HAve done somme pressure tests ETC ETC.
but they should be able to tell after some time(maybe 1.5 hours) if you have internal bleeding.
if you EVER want to play DR. I will show you what I mean!
Have fun, Live free, SKYDIVE!!
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[jceman 1]

Jess,
I'll throw in lmy two cents worth by agreeing that you should get a second opinion. It sounds like you really got blown off by the doc and you need to get yourself thouroughly evaluated.
Take care of yourself. And enjoy the vikes!

[SkyDekker 1,465]

hope you feel better soon Jessica..........
SkyDekker
"We cannot do great things, only small things with great love" Mother Theresa

[Pammi 0]

Same opinion as the others. Get another opinion! It sounds kinda spooky the way they handled it. Just 'cuz they are doctors doesn't mean they can't be bad ones, or make a mistake. Trust me. At least find out for your own peace of mind too!
Necklaces

[Jessica 0]

Heh, OK guys...thanks for the thoughts and insults.
I went to a real doctor this morning, and
IT'S NOT BROKEN!!
*thowing party*
No x-rays, he just felt me up for a while. (Don't worry pookie, it didn't turn me on that much.) The rib is just bruised, apparently, and with some significant muscle strain around the rib cage. I really wonder what the hell I did. Perhaps roofies *did* play a part. I keep a lot around the house to keep Phree manageable....
Speaking of Phree, I'm almost glad he's not around. If he saw how whiny and demanding I get when I'm not feeling well, he'd surely leave me immediately.
Oh, and the doctor sez I can jump this weekend, as long as I treat the owie with heat and anti-inflammatories this week. YEEHAW.
I'm going to continue to take the Vicodin for a couple of days, though, because a) it still hurts like a mofo and b) I rarely get the opportunity to go to work fucked up.

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