riharpat 0 #1 July 22, 2005 Forgive me if this is in the wrong forum. I have a question. I have not yet made my 1st jump, I'm thinking about taking a AFF course somewhere in north Florida (any good DZ's out that way). About 10 years ago the Navy gave my a collapsed lung as a parting gift, (medically discharged). I have flow in unpressurized aircraft several times since then with no problems. Has anyone had a similar injury and enjoyed the sport? Thanks in advance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #2 July 22, 2005 Unless your lung is permanently collapsed for some reason, a past injury as such that shouldn't bother you in freefall. Are you physically able to run without extensive loss of breath or dizziness? Be safe. Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #3 July 22, 2005 This forum is full of very knowledgeable people and some that will totally bullshit you. My advice is to ask your doctor. If able, an "aeromedical" physician schooled in the physiological hazards of flying/flight with associated pressure changes. Good ruck...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #4 July 23, 2005 I can't say. But my nephew returned from Iraq with similar injuries. Collapsed Lung, Shut down internal organs, etc. Nasty. In any case, we were able to get him in the air for a tandem a few short months later. He plans on taking AFF with me when he returns from his next mission in a year or so. So ask your doctor. If he doesn't know, ask him to do a little research. There is also static line progression that will start you off at lower altitudes. Good luck. Welcome back! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccurley 1 #5 July 24, 2005 Jump #42 in 1974 Round Canopy + high winds+lack of experiance+tree trunk = 6 broken ribs + puntured and collapsed lung umongst other injuries resulting in week in intensive care. 6 months off and back at it. If your Doctor says your OK Go for it.Watch my video Fat Women http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRWkEky8GoI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygirlpc 0 #6 July 25, 2005 I don't know anything about the health issues, but when you say that you are looking for a dz in north Florida do you mean on the east coast? I jump at Emerald Coast It is about 30 min. west of Pensacola in AL. Good luck! Danielle "Life is either a great adventure or nothing." - Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
