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  1. krbailey

    Hello from Pittsburgh, PA

    Good Morning, TJ and welcome! I'm in Canonsburg. Who are are you taking your classes with? Best of luck and I hope you enjoy your trip to Bonaire.
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    Hello from Pittsburgh

    Welcome, Annie! Another Yinzer from the 'Burgh! Not counting last year, I've been going to Cozumel for about 8 yrs now I'm in Canonsburg. Keith
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    Trip Report Why I Won't Be Returning to Cozumel-Part 1,2&3

    I had the same experience. Can't say enough good about them. Heidi was quite the fighter for me with DAN and Travel Allianz denying some of my claims. Unfortunately, the guy in the chamber with me (can't remember his name) picked out the movies. Apparently, he was a huge Star Trek fan. I like...
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    Trip Report Why I Won't Be Returning to Cozumel-Part 1,2&3

    Dr Piccolo (and his wife, Heidi) are absolutely the best! The care I received at the hospital in Cozumel was far better than any I have received here in the States.
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    DAN vs. Dive Assure for dive and travel insurance?

    1. The hospital staff contacted DAN before the 8th treatment. Ms Piccolo has dealt with this issue with them before. She knew that I would be denied but hoped they would change their decision after an appeal (They did not). 2. The staff contacted them immediately upon my arrival at the...
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    DAN vs. Dive Assure for dive and travel insurance?

    They warned me before calling DAN. Dr and Mrs Piccolo are very familiar with DAN since they are one of the main (if not the top) dive medical professionals on Cozumel. They said this was typical of DAN denying coverage for the treatment, regardless of a doctor's recommendation.
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    DAN vs. Dive Assure for dive and travel insurance?

    I think that was about what they charged me. "Do I really need insurance?" :rofl3:
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    DAN vs. Dive Assure for dive and travel insurance?

    DAN did not act as my advocate. I had a DCS incident in Cozumel, several years ago. My doctor (Dr Piccolo) recommended an 8th chamber treatment. His wife, Heidi (who does his administrative work) told me that DAN wouldn't pay for it because they have a strict limit on the number of chamber...
  9. krbailey

    Dive Trip Insurance: Dive Assure, DAN? Necessary?

    Happened 2 years ago when I was 56.
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    Dive Trip Insurance: Dive Assure, DAN? Necessary?

    Several factors. According to my computer, I was well within my limits diving 32 or 36 Nitrox. However, being overweight, out of shape, dehydrated, tired etc. were major contributors. On a positive note, down 80lbs since the incident.
  11. krbailey

    Canada flights cancelled

    Here is an example of the mindset that is continuing to prolong/exacerbate the pandemic here in the US. I work for an engineering firm in PA. The governor has mandated telework here unless impossible as well as wearing masks indoors. We have been working from home for the most part since...
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    Dive Trip Insurance: Dive Assure, DAN? Necessary?

    Several years ago, I had a serious DCS incident in Cozumel. A week of chamber treatments and another week at the resort before I was cleared to fly. DAN (primary insurance) covered everything but the 8th chamber treatment (This was picked up by my secondary insurance, Allianz.). Even covered an...
  13. krbailey

    Coz Dive Ops That Handle Gear During Covid19

    I was fortunate enough to train with Juan Pablo when he was with BA. Fantastic instructor as well as an all-around great person!
  14. krbailey

    Possible southern reef closure

    Gloves are not permitted in the Marine Park
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    Possible southern reef closure

  16. krbailey

    Lionfish predators in the Caribbean

    See this thread: Pez Leon eating turtle
  17. krbailey

    Need Help with Article on Getting Bent

    Experienced a Type II DCS incident last summer. Hospital stay including 7 hyperbaric treatments. Will email you a detailed description/answer.
  18. krbailey

    Nitrox, Skin Bends and Cozumel

    I brought the topic up with the doctors at the hyperbaric chamber. They didn't think it was likely. Subsequently, I went to my primary care physician back in the States who scheduled a test (echocardiogram, I think?). No indications of PFO.
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    Nitrox, Skin Bends and Cozumel

    From my post in another thread... "This past summer, I worked 50-60 hrs/week the 2 months before my annual Cozumel dive trip to get my workload in order. The day before my flight, I picked up a college friend at the airport and we had dinner with a few other buddies about an hour away. Got home...
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