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11-14-2011, 04:39 PM

#21

Sobchak

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Deep vein thrombosis on the longer haul guys. Had two guys get it on my category last year. One returned and one could not. Back problems are prevalent as well.

11-14-2011, 05:14 PM

#22

detpilot

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Exhaustion from having to beat all the chicks off me.

Followed closely by a crushed pelvis.

11-14-2011, 05:36 PM

#23

dustrpilot

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Back injuries related to flight bag storage, especially if you're toting LIDO plates! I really hated those!

11-14-2011, 05:50 PM

#24

Fishfreighter

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STDs? Crabs?

11-14-2011, 05:51 PM

#25

Fishfreighter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by detpilot

Exhaustion from having to beat...off

Fixed it for you.

11-14-2011, 08:12 PM

#26

Zapata

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HoursHore

On the RJ it is punctured Eyeball by a static wick.

How tall are you? 4'3"?

11-14-2011, 08:14 PM

#27

Zapata

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sobchak

Deep vein thrombosis on the longer haul guys. Had two guys get it on my category last year. One returned and one could not. Back problems are prevalent as well.

Standing up, moving and stretching and even light yoga every couple of hours does wonders.

11-15-2011, 06:41 AM

#28

TheFly

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Back, shoulders, shins (135 freight hauler).

11-16-2011, 02:48 AM

#29

DustyRoads

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Hardening of the liver.

11-16-2011, 03:07 PM

#30

Ewfflyer

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I pulled a muscle in my back once while being a freight dog loading cancelled checks. Couldn't hardly get in/out of the plane, but was fine once in. I swear they loaded those bags with bricks for what they weighed. Luckily I had a "trainee" with me for a few weeks and he did the lifting.