Scuba diving?

gadgetlady · November 11, 2006

We're going on a vacation in a few weeks to a resort that offers scuba diving. Anyone know whether this is OK to do with a band?

gadgetlady · November 12, 2006

^^ bump ^^

tropicaljill · November 13, 2006

Yes! I am a big scuba diver and honestly was not going to get the band in unless I could still dive. That was one of my deciding factors. If I had to give up diving I was not going to get the lapband. My doctor was pretty sure it would be OK, but reccommended that I call the manufacturer of the band and ask them. So I did and was so happy to hear the news. They told me no problem at all and they get this question all the time. BUT, you should call yourself and don't take my word for it. Find out who made your band (I dont know if they are all made by the same company or not) and give them a call. They will hopefully be able to set your mind at ease. Have fun diving- I am so jealous.

Jill

KristiB · November 13, 2006

tropicaljill,

Its great news to hear that. My doc told me its okay. But I am like you, it was a deciding factor. I just completed my open-water diver course this fall, and I can't wait to take my new bod out to Cozumel next year. Where all have you been?

KristiB

tropicaljill · November 13, 2006

We have been to Belize, Honduras (by far my favorite), Mexico & California. If you are anything like me- you'll LOVE IT. Have fun in the sun and sea!

Parvathi · November 13, 2006

We're going to the Maldives in December. I was really looking forward to diving, but the surgeon said I'm not going to be able to - just cause I only had the revision this past week. He said I can go snorkeling though, so I'll live with that and spend the rest of my time on the beach sipping on fruity concoctions lol.

KristiB · November 13, 2006

Have you ever had a revision before? That so far is the most painful part of the surgery, the port placement. I guess you have to go through that all over again....sorry to hear that, but maybe you can go diving soon!!!

Kristi