Any Adventurous LapBanders? Re: Scuba

beau · August 28, 2008

Well, after losing almost 60 pounds, I've decided to try for my Scuba Certification. I'm curious to any side effects or precautions that any bandsters have experienced due to diving. Just a precaution before I take the plunge!

Luv2scuba · August 28, 2008

Not banded yet but i had the same concerns as i'm a dive master. The band is not suppose to be affected at all by diving. I think there are some posts in the exercise section or if you do a search for scuba diving you'll find some of info. Good luck!

Pat

hnladue · August 29, 2008

The band isn't affected by diving. Think about it. They have to make it safe for flying! So it has to be safe for diving. In fact is rated for well over 100ft. I've had mine since April and I've been diving on it. No problems. There's no air in the band, so there's nothing to expand/contract.

harleymom · August 31, 2008

I went diving in June (2 months after my surgery) and I did not have any problems. Although I am just a novice, there was no discomfort anywhere when I dove. Good luck!!

CheckYes · May 31, 2011

I'm starting my scuba certification courses this week. Just figured I would check in on this thread and make sure no one has had any problems... So excited! I've always wanted to get certified but was always scared there wouldn't be a wetsuit big enough for me.