HT doc? People w/ prior injury Skydive/Bungee jumping Q.

[Sytes]

The typical answer is the "Safe" No. However, reading skydiving threads and the C, T, L surgeries while after a year off, skydivers logged 1,500 jumps +!
I'm set to bungee jump the 10th. 2012 I broke C6-7. Was a quad, rehabbed to about 75-80% pre injury physical ability. Pain is constant due to nerve damage.
Had L4-5 discectomy 2021. Had a steroid shot in the rear waist/butt-cheek area 6 months ago (nerve pinch).
I'm fairly active.

**RELEASE OF ALL LEGAL LIABILITY** blah, blah, blah - today's society: blame others for your own adult decision...
Yes, this is an Internet forum. We're anonymous aside from those we know. Yes, we all hold keyboard Phd's. Yes, I know I've not confirmed your knowledge as an actual Dr. nor know if you're an active skydiver/bungee jumper, etc...

And yes, parental, safe answer to most questions
related to common riskier activities is typically "No, don't do it".

That said... Any pre-injured people involved in skydiving, etc? If more comfortable, feel free to PM me, otherwise, post up.

Much appreciated.

 

[Dubz337]

Jumping from a great height, reaching terminal velocity, and then having your momentum stopped in a fairly rapid jerk does not seem like a good idea for someone with previous and ongoing back issues.

But thats just me. I'm not a doctor.

 

[Dave N]

You do whatever YOU feel you can do. I've done both, and to me skydiving was way more violent on my body. Bungee jumping wasn't too bad. A lot depends on how close to vertical you are when you hit the end. It wasn't so much of a stop, it was a stretch. Have fun!

 

[hank4elk]

I'm just an old fart who did a lot of dangerous to life and limb crap in my time, but I would never jump out of a plane or off a bridge.

 

[Gr8bawana]

I'm just an old fart who did a lot of dangerous to life and limb crap in my time, but I would never jump out of a plane or off a bridge.

I agree 100%!!

 

[rjthehunter]

I don't see the attraction in jumping out of a perfectly good plane!

I get my adrenaline rushes in other ways. If you're worried about it, skip it. Is it worth hurting yourself and not being able to do cooler things like hunt and fish?

 

[noharleyyet]

Imma give you the safe typical nope....

 

[kansasdad]

I know what my answer is for me….

If you do go for it, don’t let them prank you!

 

[Sytes]

Passed. While it appears an epic opportunity, 15 second thrill ride vs possible stop on other epic bucket list events.

September South Africa: Have a hunt (LJ Safaris), photo safari, cage dive great whites, scuba a seal marine reserve and some coral ravine with ragged tooth sharks (safe(r) sharks). 15 second thrill is an easy pass in the end.

 

[hank4elk]

Passed. While it appears an epic opportunity, 15 second thrill ride vs possible stop on other epic bucket list events.

September South Africa: Have a hunt (LJ Safaris), photo safari, cage dive great whites, scuba a seal marine reserve and some coral ravine with ragged tooth sharks (safe(r) sharks). 15 second thrill is an easy pass in the end.

There are some epic surf spots in SA I hear.