kidney transplant

[easydiver1]

About a year and 4 months ago I had a kidney transplant. I had been an active Atlantic wreck diver for many years. I am now 59 years old. I was diagnosed with kidney disease about 17 years back. I spent some time on dialisis and thought I would never dive again. I was always interested in diving vintage gear and had a U S Navy Mark V that I dived many times. Also had a collection of double hose regs that I dived. I have done well with my transplant. The first year was hard but am now doing very well. My doctor recently told me I can resume diving. I am quite excited and have made a few dives with no problems. I have been invited to dive at Silver Springs on Memorial day weekend at the Sea Hunt reuinion. This is like a dream come true. I would like to talk with anyone with a transplant experience that has or is planning to dive again. I never thought I would dive again and got rid of most of my gear. I have started collecting vintage gear again. ( anyone with vintage gear they want to sell or trade? ) Never say never! Your dreams may come true. They did for me

 

[pasley]

Welcome back to the world of diving. A quick refresher would of course be recommended. Many changes in the past few years in Diving.

 

[Broct]

Great post! My brother also had a transplant, and I will pass this along to him. I learned to dive after him and would love to have him as a dive buddy!


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[easydiver1]

Thanks for the kind words. My friend that is accompanying to Florida for Sea Hunt 2011 is a instuctor and will give me a refresher. Broct, If your brother would like to talk with me, he can contact me at maadams1@comcast.net. My brother is also my dive buddy and is glad to have me back as well. Thanks again

 

[stdiver]

Thank you for the post! Congratulations, I am very happy for you. I know how much more you appreciate each dive now.