Can No Longer Dive

[Tankus]

I’ve been certified for thirty years and have logged hundreds of dives. I have just undergone a major surgery that will prevent any further diving. I’m very down but it is what it is. Any thoughts on how I can somehow remain active in the dive community when I can no longer dive? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[horsediver1]

Maybe hooking up with your dive shop for a part time position. Keeps you in touch with divers and gives you a chance to share your knowledge with newer divers, another would be checking your area for a dive squad that may be in need of a topside tender, experienced people are hard to find ; Good luck in the future

 

[drk5036]

what about working on a boat? Or getting involved with a diving group, arranging planning and helping out newbies? I think you might get some pleasure from seeing other people able to enjoy your previous passion, even if you can no longer partake.

 

[GJC]

Teach CPR and First Aid.

Volunteer at the Diving Museum on Islamorada.

 

[Bierstadt]

Research wrecks and present your findings to your local dive club. Be your club's shore support guy.

 

[kelemvor]

Maybe hooking up with your dive shop for a part time position. Keeps you in touch with divers and gives you a chance to share your knowledge with newer divers, another would be checking your area for a dive squad that may be in need of a topside tender, experienced people are hard to find ; Good luck in the future

This. One of the dive shops in my town has such an employee. I enjoy talking to him when I go to that shop. I don't recall the reason that guy couldn't dive, just that he can't dive anymore.

@Tankus are you sure you can't dive anymore? I thought I wasn't going to be diving anymore after my second spine surgery. I did have to give up cave diving, but open water diving is totally doable.

 

[Sam Miller III]

• @Tankus
• You provide very little information about your self

• # of Logged Dives:200 - 499
• Dive Classification:
  Experienced Diver
• Years Certified:Ten Or More Years
• 
  
• Tell us more ??
  SDM

 

[Jcp2]

Diving with Heart Transplant

 

[drbill]

I am not a medical doctor, so I can't offer any advice other than to ask if you have checked with DAN or a doctor well versed in diving?

Three years ago I had multiple surgeries and was told I would probably never dive again. Fortunately, in my case, I have resumed this year and am on my way to 50 or more dives this year (vs the 300-350 I used to do).

I do feel your pain and there have been some good suggestions by previous posters.

 

[Tuytles]

I’ve been certified for thirty years and have logged hundreds of dives. I have just undergone a major surgery that will prevent any further diving. I’m very down but it is what it is. Any thoughts on how I can somehow remain active in the dive community when I can no longer dive? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

May we ask, what kind is surgery now prevents you from diving?