zugbug99
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Hi, just hoped to get some opinions from some of the very experienced medical providers here. I think this is the best brain depot on the web for diving medicine.
I had Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) with L5/S1 disk replacement with titanium cage and cadaveric bone graft. (sorry I can't remember manufacturer, model) a week ago.
I am doing great - off opioids and only acetominophin for pain. Will expect to be back to work in 2 weeks (professional office type job). Using a FW walker as I still have some Left s1 gait instability issues I hope will improve.
My wife and I are on a cruise Feb 6th, 2015 with NCL and will stop at Cozumel, Belize City, and Roatan. I have enjoyed diving at Cozumel/Cancun many times over the years but am looking forward to Roatan most of all.
I will be 13 weeks out of surgery and will likely have repeat lumbosacral xrays and Ortho spine follow up just prior to evaluate the progression of the fusion. I hope to be cleared then to return to all activities. But my ortho spine MD is not a diver, and has not really been able to get a consensus from his partners who are divers.
I cannot find a lot of information about diving and the immediate vs long term effects on spinal fusion.
I have been a DAN member in the past but last diving was at Lahina Maui April 2015. I stopped diving after that so It will be almost a year prior to getting my fins wet. I will likely rejoin, they are always a great source of information and cutting edge research.
Of course snorkeling would be the least desirable option (but I am sure it would still be amazing).
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
And Happy Veterans Day to all my bothers and sisters in arms tomorrow!
Thank you!
I had Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) with L5/S1 disk replacement with titanium cage and cadaveric bone graft. (sorry I can't remember manufacturer, model) a week ago.
I am doing great - off opioids and only acetominophin for pain. Will expect to be back to work in 2 weeks (professional office type job). Using a FW walker as I still have some Left s1 gait instability issues I hope will improve.
My wife and I are on a cruise Feb 6th, 2015 with NCL and will stop at Cozumel, Belize City, and Roatan. I have enjoyed diving at Cozumel/Cancun many times over the years but am looking forward to Roatan most of all.
I will be 13 weeks out of surgery and will likely have repeat lumbosacral xrays and Ortho spine follow up just prior to evaluate the progression of the fusion. I hope to be cleared then to return to all activities. But my ortho spine MD is not a diver, and has not really been able to get a consensus from his partners who are divers.
I cannot find a lot of information about diving and the immediate vs long term effects on spinal fusion.
I have been a DAN member in the past but last diving was at Lahina Maui April 2015. I stopped diving after that so It will be almost a year prior to getting my fins wet. I will likely rejoin, they are always a great source of information and cutting edge research.
Of course snorkeling would be the least desirable option (but I am sure it would still be amazing).
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
And Happy Veterans Day to all my bothers and sisters in arms tomorrow!
Thank you!
