Bummer

Helen · December 15th, 2005, 04:59 PM

Had the diving medical today - doc ran through the whole incident and treatments and where i can go from here. He was surprised i wanted to dive again, as "many people chose not to dive again after a bend". It never crossed my mind not to dive in the future.

He explained that if i do get bent again then i stand a good chance of permanent disability as i have killed off bits of brain and it has simply rewired itself around the duff parts - you can only get away with that a precious few times.

And in response to if i can dive before the PFO test - "absolutley not".

So. Im off to learn freediving with a friend

Should keep me busy.

***techadmin*** · December 15th, 2005, 05:06 PM

Is free diving safe?

The reason I ask is there have been incidents of pearl divers getting bent - now obviously these guys do multiple deep dives back to back but it does make you think!

Stuart

keylimepie · December 15th, 2005, 05:07 PM

Doesn't sound too good Helen, sorry to hear that. But you might get better news once you get the PFO test. Hang in there mate.

Dave

Alun · December 15th, 2005, 06:01 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Helen)

...and it has simply rewired itself around the duff parts

The bits the alcohol hasn't got yet you mean! :p

Helen · December 15th, 2005, 06:20 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Alun)

The bits the alcohol hasn't got yet you mean! :p

Miowwwwwww.

Git.

fraser · December 15th, 2005, 06:36 PM

H,

Is this person actually a diving doctor? It sounds highly unlikely. Get yourself to see someone who knows what they are talking about...

Whilst it's apparently true you are more susceptible to a bend after suffering one this sounds like scaremongering to me

As you know I suffered a bend over 200 dives ago and it didn't stop me after I sought proper medical advice.

Cheers,

Fraser.

Helen · December 15th, 2005, 06:37 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by fraser)

H,

Is this person actually a diving doctor? It sounds highly unlikely. Get yourself to see someone who knows what they are talking about...

Whilst it's apparently true you are more susceptible to a bend after suffering one this sounds like scaremongering to me

As you know I suffered a bend over 200 dives ago and it didn't stop me after I sought proper medical advice.

Cheers,

Fraser.

He is the medical referee for the North East.

Sterny · December 15th, 2005, 07:02 PM

Really sorry to hear that Helen. You must be a bit shellshocked!

David

**jb2cool** · December 15th, 2005, 07:03 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by fraser)

H,

Is this person actually a diving doctor? It sounds highly unlikely. Get yourself to see someone who knows what they are talking about...

Whilst it's apparently true you are more susceptible to a bend after suffering one this sounds like scaremongering to me

As you know I suffered a bend over 200 dives ago and it didn't stop me after I sought proper medical advice.

Cheers,

Fraser.

He's not saying you'll be more likely to get bent in the future, he's saying that if you get bent again you are more likely to end up with permanent damage.

Mark Chase · December 15th, 2005, 07:16 PM

Richard Pyle,,, Mark Elleyat,, even mr GI3 and JJ have been bent

It seems a strange reaction to your situation. Have you considered contacting a diving specilist like someone at Dan for advice?

If you have a PFO you have always had it. I asume you wernt bent after every dive?

I wouldent let your head drop untill you have spoken to someone with indepth knowladge of you'r situation and diving related injuries.

ATB

Mark Chase

December 15th, 2005, 04:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Helen(Offline) "Like a diver... only shorter" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Scapa Flow, Orkney Posts: 101	Bummer Had the diving medical today - doc ran through the whole incident and treatments and where i can go from here. He was surprised i wanted to dive again, as "many people chose not to dive again after a bend". It never crossed my mind not to dive in the future. He explained that if i do get bent again then i stand a good chance of permanent disability as i have killed off bits of brain and it has simply rewired itself around the duff parts - you can only get away with that a precious few times. And in response to if i can dive before the PFO test - "absolutley not". So. Im off to learn freediving with a friend Should keep me busy. __________________ You can dive any way you want to. Just don't expect me to be down there with you....

December 15th, 2005, 05:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
keylimepie(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sunderland Posts: 123	bad news Doesn't sound too good Helen, sorry to hear that. But you might get better news once you get the PFO test. Hang in there mate. Dave

December 15th, 2005, 06:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Helen(Offline) "Like a diver... only shorter" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Scapa Flow, Orkney Posts: 101	Quote: (Originally Posted by Alun) The bits the alcohol hasn't got yet you mean! :p Miowwwwwww. Git. __________________ You can dive any way you want to. Just don't expect me to be down there with you....

December 15th, 2005, 06:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
fraser(Offline) "I'm only late on your timescale" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 463	H, Is this person actually a diving doctor? It sounds highly unlikely. Get yourself to see someone who knows what they are talking about... Whilst it's apparently true you are more susceptible to a bend after suffering one this sounds like scaremongering to me As you know I suffered a bend over 200 dives ago and it didn't stop me after I sought proper medical advice. Cheers, Fraser. __________________ Damn it feels good to be a gangsta

December 15th, 2005, 06:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Helen(Offline) "Like a diver... only shorter" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Scapa Flow, Orkney Posts: 101	Quote: (Originally Posted by fraser) H, Is this person actually a diving doctor? It sounds highly unlikely. Get yourself to see someone who knows what they are talking about... Whilst it's apparently true you are more susceptible to a bend after suffering one this sounds like scaremongering to me As you know I suffered a bend over 200 dives ago and it didn't stop me after I sought proper medical advice. Cheers, Fraser. He is the medical referee for the North East. __________________ You can dive any way you want to. Just don't expect me to be down there with you....

December 15th, 2005, 05:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
*techadmin*(Offline) Administrator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Data Center Posts: 214	Is free diving safe? The reason I ask is there have been incidents of pearl divers getting bent - now obviously these guys do multiple deep dives back to back but it does make you think! Stuart

December 15th, 2005, 06:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Alun(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wakefield Posts: 14	Quote: (Originally Posted by Helen) ...and it has simply rewired itself around the duff parts The bits the alcohol hasn't got yet you mean! :p

December 15th, 2005, 07:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sterny(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The limpid tropical lagoons of Ealing, West London Posts: 550	Really sorry to hear that Helen. You must be a bit shellshocked! David

December 15th, 2005, 07:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
jb2cool(Offline) Padawan learner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Posts: 797	Quote: (Originally Posted by fraser) H, Is this person actually a diving doctor? It sounds highly unlikely. Get yourself to see someone who knows what they are talking about... Whilst it's apparently true you are more susceptible to a bend after suffering one this sounds like scaremongering to me As you know I suffered a bend over 200 dives ago and it didn't stop me after I sought proper medical advice. Cheers, Fraser. He's not saying you'll be more likely to get bent in the future, he's saying that if you get bent again you are more likely to end up with permanent damage. __________________ http://jb2cool.bulldoghome.com

December 15th, 2005, 07:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mark Chase(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kent England Posts: 905	Richard Pyle,,, Mark Elleyat,, even mr GI3 and JJ have been bent It seems a strange reaction to your situation. Have you considered contacting a diving specilist like someone at Dan for advice? If you have a PFO you have always had it. I asume you wernt bent after every dive? I wouldent let your head drop untill you have spoken to someone with indepth knowladge of you'r situation and diving related injuries. ATB Mark Chase