no more diving

[tekkydiver]

I have little faith in the Canadian Medical System

 

[FishWatcher747]

My problem is a lifetime of endurance training leaves me with a resting pulse around or even below 50 BPM

Not sure if you know this but your lifetime of endurance training increases the risk of atrial fibrillation. It at least doubles the risk and some estimates are higher. If you are a good candidate for ablation you should explore that possibility.

None of these statements are medical advice, consult your Doctor.

 

[wlecyt40]

We have a friend that is a cave diver. He recently had open heart and he is back in the water. His doctor is a diver and cleared him to continue diving. Get a second opinion and ask if that provider is a diver. Talk with DAN as well.

 

[rgkv]

For most tropical diving, 20-60 feet is where the bulk of life and the best coral is! I could live with that limitation but; to each their own. Good luck!

again, the problem is I have to quit taking one of my meds to do a dive. Then I have to keep my fingers on my pulse, goes up, back on the meds. If I have paid for a week away to dive and this happens after the first day,,, now what, sit and watch

 

[ontdiver]

again, the problem is I have to quit taking one of my meds to do a dive. Then I have to keep my fingers on my pulse, goes up, back on the meds. If I have paid for a week away to dive and this happens after the first day,,, now what, sit and watch

I would wager that very few divers would accept this level and complexity of risk. Not only will you not have emergency medical help on board if you get into a critical situation but the likelihood that you can get to a fully equipped medical facility within the "golden hour" is remote.

 

[Joneill]

again, the problem is I have to quit taking one of my meds to do a dive. Then I have to keep my fingers on my pulse, goes up, back on the meds. If I have paid for a week away to dive and this happens after the first day,,, now what, sit and watch

Understood, I was simply referring to your depth restriction statement where you simply stated “with me, 60 ft in nothing, useless for me”. However, I do understand why you would not want to dive to ANY depth given the risk.