irresponsible operator or unnecessary info?

[DiveNav]

I would add, to make yourself "less stressed" with the return to diving, during the first few dives, make sure you dive with a capable, reliable and patient buddy.

[motorref]

As a caveat, I had my achilles tendon removed and replaced since a bone spur had penetrated it. The doctor had prescribed physical terrorism but I avoided it and dove instead. It was the first time he had witnessed no atrophy. When I popped the other side a year later, he prescribed diving after surgery. I knew my limits and stuck to boats on flat or near flat seas. You are the best advocate for your well being.

Thanks Netdoc - that's what I had done, thought it sounds like mine was a little less "optional" than yours! I originally tore my Achilles in prison, and have now had four surgeries on it - I really don't want any more.
You, Black Sea and everyone else have not only nailed it, but provided some great advice and insights to what I need to do and what I need to tell the operator.

Thanks and Merry Xmas to all!
Kevin

[wtcreaux]

Just looking at it from another perspective........Get the signed release from your doctor and carry it, just in case.

I have asthma (since childhood) yet have been diving since 1980. Every year, I get pulmonary function tests and a signed release from my doctor. I carry this with me, just in case I'm asked. I don't volunteer anything.....why????? Because if I have to tell you I have asthma it's because I'm wheezing or "tight" and SHOULDNT BE DIVING!!

The pulmonary function test is just a snapshot for that particular day/time. ANYTHING can decrease it, illness, cold air, allergies, stress, etc. I am in the medical field and monitor myself (and yes, I've called dives when I didn't "feel right").

IF, not when, I was given a liability release (with all the questions), I answered truthfully and produced my release. If the question was, "do you have any condition that would prevent you from diving safely??" I answered no and kept diving.

My point - carry the release with you....just in case......but realize that on any given day, any given time, any given dive.....you may need to call the dive.....

[oldogre]

Where I Dive you simply sign a release that you have current Insurance for the dives you will do, mine says to the extent of my training worldwide and is an annual policy.

[grantwiscour]

I had rotator cuff and bicep surgery late last spring. After a few months of stuck at the house I went diving. The activity in the water was just what I needed. It has been a long process but diving was a successful part of my recovery.