Dcs & Then Some

[The Chairman]

Yeah, I got them reversed. It is 30/70. I sit corrected. Thanks Don!

 

[Seya]

Nice that you have recovered.

 

[boulderjohn]

I am very glad to hear you are OK, Tammy. The diabetes is a real bummer that may indeed cause a lot of lifestyle changes, but I am sure you have the wherewithal to cope with whatever comes of it.

 

[tstormdiver]

I'm really glad you are on your way to a full recovery and I hope you don't mind if I ask a few questions. Obviously, you aren't required to answer any of them, and if you do, feel free to post them here or in a PM/Conversation.

• What was your Gradient factor? I'm running the default one (70/30) and I want to know if I should consider making it a bit more cautious. VPM +B set at 3
  
• Were there any other factors, other than being dehydrated, that you can think of? Quick ascent, bail out, etc??? Nope. Even overstayed Deco by 5 min. with a PO2 of 1.5. Normal ascent. Nothing unusual. The dehydration is believed to be caused by undiagnosed Diabetes (my blood sugar was over 500- should be about 100). Diabetes runs strong in my family & it was just a matter of time.
  
• Would you be willing to show us your profile? I have no problems with showing my profile from my computer,... I just have no clue how to do it. If someone can help guide me, I will gladly post it.
• How long do you think you will you be out of diving? Hyperbaric Dr. said 6 weeks. Hopefully when I get home, I have to find a Dr. & we can get things in order quickly.

[/putting Tammy on the spot] I can't say it enough, but I really, really hope you heal quickly. You may not realize it, but there was a DCS incident on a rebreather on 3/31/2016 that resulted in the diver's demise. This shouldn't be confused with the heart attack that happened on April 2 that's getting a lot of attention. Few are talking about this. Diving accidents happen and the more we know about them the more we can protect ourselves from the vagaries of pressure. I hope you don't mind me putting you on the spot like this. Feel free to bop me the next time you see me!

 

[The Chairman]

Thanks. That's what I was looking for.

VPM +B set at 3

I wonder how this compares to a gradient factor?

 

[lv2dive]

Tammy thanks for posting, glad to hear you are recovering. Also, it's good to know that Valdosta is still taking divers for treatment.

 

[rongoodman]

Thanks. That's what I was looking for.
I wonder how this compares to a gradient factor?

It's close to 30/80.

 

[tstormdiver]

Tammy thanks for posting, glad to hear you are recovering. Also, it's good to know that Valdosta is still taking divers for treatment.

Glad you said that. Just a note to all divers of North Central FL. I was informed, while there, that South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta is the ONLY place taking divers for hyperbaric treatment. The chamber in Tallahassee has been shut down. They have 2 chambers available.

 

[hroark2112]

When I got bent I took a table 6 on Sunday night and a table 5 Monday morning before they would release me. I was out of the water for 6 weeks.

Longest 6 weeks of my diving career.

 

[tstormdiver]

If anyone knows how to get my profile from my Shearwater to this board, I would be glad to show my dive profile.