Hello From a New Diver

[lwelizabeth]

Hello! I just started my certification this past weekend here in North Florida. I would've finished if I'd been able to complete the open water dives on Sunday, but I was having trouble equalizing so we're going to make them up on another day; after I've gone to the doctor to be sure my ears are okay. I'm looking forward to more adventures underwater once I'm completely certified!!!

 

[iamrushman]

howdy and welcome from your south Florida neighbor....best wishes with the ENT doctor.....

 

[TMHeimer]

Welcome. Where in N. Fla.?

 

[Dickiesprettythings]

Nice to have you! You will find this forum very informative

 

[Bratface]

Congratulations. Take it easy on your ears. You can visit the DAN website to find helpful information about equalizing. Click on Medicine--Frequently Asked Questions--Ear, Nose, and Throat. www.diversalertnetwork.org

 

[Reku]

Welcome to scubaboard! As others have said - your ears are important - make sure you are equalizing safe and correctly. Don't rush it - the water isn't going anywhere.

 

[sheeper]

welcome from Florida's dive paradise of the Treasure Coast! come join us on any of our dive trips at the Vero Beach Scuba Club. find us on Facebook or www.verobeachscubaclub.org

 

[lwelizabeth]

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone! Ears are all good; just a built of wax buildup that the doc was able to clear up in a few quick minutes. Will definitely heed the advice for equalizing, too!

TMHeimer, I'm about an hour west of Gainesville. We're near a bunch of really cool springs (Devil's Den, Troy Springs, Manatee Springs, etc.) and right on the Suwannee River. Plenty of places to check out when finish my certification in a few weeks.

 

[NYCNaiad]

Welcome to Scubaboard. Take it slow with equalizing. I had a dive buddy that took many, many minutes to descend. It was just the way he was built and wasn't a problem for me. He was a good buddy. Just let the group/your buddy/the DM know ahead of time.