Four years ago we sold our two-story house and bought a single-level with wide halls and french doors. Read... handicap/wheelchair accessable. I was down to using a cane/walker due to multiple (5) failed back surgeries. I went into my "last" back surgery expecting to come out in a wheelchair but hopefully painfree. It was worth the chance.
I was fortunate and have had an unexpectedly successful recovery. I am back to working full-time, but needed to find a new dream-sport. I have had to give up both water and snow skiing, golf, backpacking, softball, tennis, etc. Basically any and all activities that put stress on my spine.
With good bouyancy and the slow, relaxed pace of diving I am pretty much equal to others. Getting to the dive spot (especially shore dives) is the tough part. But, combine that with a 150# weight loss I am feeling pretty lucky.
THE SHORT VERSION? SCUBA ROCKS!!!
I always wanted to try it. My reward for weight loss was to get certified and see if my back would hold up. Here I am. Diving is probably the best therapy I could ever have.
I was fortunate and have had an unexpectedly successful recovery. I am back to working full-time, but needed to find a new dream-sport. I have had to give up both water and snow skiing, golf, backpacking, softball, tennis, etc. Basically any and all activities that put stress on my spine.
With good bouyancy and the slow, relaxed pace of diving I am pretty much equal to others. Getting to the dive spot (especially shore dives) is the tough part. But, combine that with a 150# weight loss I am feeling pretty lucky.
THE SHORT VERSION? SCUBA ROCKS!!!
I always wanted to try it. My reward for weight loss was to get certified and see if my back would hold up. Here I am. Diving is probably the best therapy I could ever have.