PFO Closed and now got the "All Clear"

Digger · 5th May 2007, 10:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by Phil Ennis)

Thanks all for your replies, much appreciated. It would appear that I can get a unit fairly sharpish, so just need to get the money together now.

Is there any money in the "Man Wh*re" business?

There's money big man, but only for the young and fit. You scored 0/2. I am working towards 1 out of 2 on an apprenticeship.

Good to see you back. I was running out of people to take the piss out of, everyone else seems to have got the hump or taken up knitting these days!

Oh, and get a proper rebreather. All this yellow box lark, you want a unit like mine

Digs.

Fort Collins Bob · 5th May 2007, 15:51

Good News Phil !!

I had mine closed two years ago now and have not stopped
diving since...

Do you feel any differently ? Or differently when you are exercising
then pre closure ?

I ask because I found that I had what seemed to be a little more
energy when exercising.

bob

Phil Ennis · 5th May 2007, 19:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by Fort Collins Bob)

Good News Phil !!

I had mine closed two years ago now and have not stopped
diving since...

Do you feel any differently ? Or differently when you are exercising
then pre closure ?

I ask because I found that I had what seemed to be a little more
energy when exercising.

bob

Hi Bob, I don't know yet, being a bit nervous of it all I decided not to do anything strenuous until after the checkup. I intend to get my pushbike out after the weekend and see how it goes. Will let you know.

Phil Ennis · 5th May 2007, 19:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by Digger)

There's money big man, but only for the young and fit. You scored 0/2. I am working towards 1 out of 2 on an apprenticeship.

Good to see you back. I was running out of people to take the piss out of, everyone else seems to have got the hump or taken up knitting these days!

Oh, and get a proper rebreather. All this yellow box lark, you want a unit like mine

Digs.

Thought that might bring you out from under your stone!

How are you doing? Can't believe you have been upsetting anyone! Such a nice boy.

I want a proper rebreather, not a toy one held together with Gaffa tape and zip ties.

bendomatic · 5th May 2007, 21:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by Fort Collins Bob)

Good News Phil !!

I had mine closed two years ago now and have not stopped
diving since...

Do you feel any differently ? Or differently when you are exercising
then pre closure ?

I ask because I found that I had what seemed to be a little more
energy when exercising.

bob

Hi Bob i had mine closed just under two years ago and that's one of the biggest differences i've noticed. I've found to get from sloth to being able to run 5km non-stop (i am not a consistent trainer over the long term) was much easier and quicker transition since i have had the device. ie it feels easier to reach a certain level of fitness/activity level. Now i just have to work on consistency of activity!
I went back to diving as soon as i had my 1 month (public health system meant actually at week7) follow up to confirm that it was still closed.
rachel

debersole · 5th May 2007, 21:48

One small word of caution. As a cardiologist who closes PFOs for a living (actually to pay for my CCR diving habit), the devices can take about 3 months to completely "endothelialize" (close over with native tissue) so the usual recommendation is not to dive for 3 months after having your PFO closed. Just my 2 cents.

Regardless, glad to hear everything went well and you are going to be getting back into the water!

Doug

pattimegdiver · 6th May 2007, 02:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by Fort Collins Bob)

Good News Phil !!

I had mine closed two years ago now and have not stopped
diving since...

Do you feel any differently ? Or differently when you are exercising
then pre closure ?

I ask because I found that I had what seemed to be a little more
energy when exercising.

bob

Hey buddy, I recognized that avatar! It was great diving with you in the DR, and the singing if that is what it was called (hehehe) . Roxann .... you make me

. Hope to dive with you again. Glad that your surgery went well and after 2 years still going strong, thats great.

Digger · 6th May 2007, 10:43

Quote: (Originally Posted by Phil Ennis)

Thought that might bring you out from under your stone!

How are you doing? Can't believe you have been upsetting anyone! Such a nice boy.

I want a proper rebreather, not a toy one held together with Gaffa tape and zip ties.

Gaffa tape? Zip ties? I'll have you know I've discovered jubillee clips now, they'll hold things together better than both of those!

Push bike? Who's it made by, JCB?

Let me know when you're back in the saddle and you've found a decent unit to dive. Would be good to drop in sometime. I can even run a rebreather review to make sure you remember what all the buttons do.

Digs.

Fort Collins Bob · 6th May 2007, 17:07

Quote: (Originally Posted by pattimegdiver)

Hey buddy, I recognized that avatar! It was great diving with you in the DR, and the singing if that is what it was called (hehehe) . Roxann .... you make me

. Hope to dive with you again. Glad that your surgery went well and after 2 years still going strong, thats great.

Thanks Patti !!

Yes, I could not help myself putting the great pictures to work.

Thanks to Ron and Patti !!

Fort Collins Bob · 6th May 2007, 17:09

Quote: (Originally Posted by bendomatic)

Hi Bob i had mine closed just under two years ago and that's one of the biggest differences i've noticed. I've found to get from sloth to being able to run 5km non-stop (i am not a consistent trainer over the long term) was much easier and quicker transition since i have had the device. ie it feels easier to reach a certain level of fitness/activity level. Now i just have to work on consistency of activity!
I went back to diving as soon as i had my 1 month (public health system meant actually at week7) follow up to confirm that it was still closed.
rachel

Thanks for the information Bedo' , I just was wondering if this was all in the head or not.
Interested in getting more opinions from people who have had the procedure completed
on them.

B

5th May 2007, 10:32	#11 (permalink)
Digger Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 206	Re: PFO Closed and now got the "All Clear" Quote: (Originally Posted by Phil Ennis) Thanks all for your replies, much appreciated. It would appear that I can get a unit fairly sharpish, so just need to get the money together now. Is there any money in the "Man Wh*re" business? There's money big man, but only for the young and fit. You scored 0/2. I am working towards 1 out of 2 on an apprenticeship. Good to see you back. I was running out of people to take the piss out of, everyone else seems to have got the hump or taken up knitting these days! Oh, and get a proper rebreather. All this yellow box lark, you want a unit like mine Digs.
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5th May 2007, 15:51	#12 (permalink)
Fort Collins Bob Always Learning. Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Collins Colorado Posts: 112	Re: PFO Closed and now got the "All Clear" Good News Phil !! I had mine closed two years ago now and have not stopped diving since... Do you feel any differently ? Or differently when you are exercising then pre closure ? I ask because I found that I had what seemed to be a little more energy when exercising. bob __________________ Best Regards all ------------------------------------------- Bob Fridell Ouroboros #46 Fort Collins, Colorado
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5th May 2007, 19:38	#13 (permalink)
Phil Ennis New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Windermere, Cumbria. Posts: 72	Re: PFO Closed and now got the "All Clear" Quote: (Originally Posted by Fort Collins Bob) Good News Phil !! I had mine closed two years ago now and have not stopped diving since... Do you feel any differently ? Or differently when you are exercising then pre closure ? I ask because I found that I had what seemed to be a little more energy when exercising. bob Hi Bob, I don't know yet, being a bit nervous of it all I decided not to do anything strenuous until after the checkup. I intend to get my pushbike out after the weekend and see how it goes. Will let you know. __________________ Phil Ennis. My Website
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5th May 2007, 19:41	#14 (permalink)
Phil Ennis New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Windermere, Cumbria. Posts: 72	Re: PFO Closed and now got the "All Clear" Quote: (Originally Posted by Digger) There's money big man, but only for the young and fit. You scored 0/2. I am working towards 1 out of 2 on an apprenticeship. Good to see you back. I was running out of people to take the piss out of, everyone else seems to have got the hump or taken up knitting these days! Oh, and get a proper rebreather. All this yellow box lark, you want a unit like mine Digs. Thought that might bring you out from under your stone! How are you doing? Can't believe you have been upsetting anyone! Such a nice boy. I want a proper rebreather, not a toy one held together with Gaffa tape and zip ties. __________________ Phil Ennis. My Website
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5th May 2007, 21:23	#15 (permalink)
bendomatic Morgan's Mum Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 199	Re: PFO Closed and now got the "All Clear" Quote: (Originally Posted by Fort Collins Bob) Good News Phil !! I had mine closed two years ago now and have not stopped diving since... Do you feel any differently ? Or differently when you are exercising then pre closure ? I ask because I found that I had what seemed to be a little more energy when exercising. bob Hi Bob i had mine closed just under two years ago and that's one of the biggest differences i've noticed. I've found to get from sloth to being able to run 5km non-stop (i am not a consistent trainer over the long term) was much easier and quicker transition since i have had the device. ie it feels easier to reach a certain level of fitness/activity level. Now i just have to work on consistency of activity! I went back to diving as soon as i had my 1 month (public health system meant actually at week7) follow up to confirm that it was still closed. rachel __________________ why deal with idiots on the net when you have to spend all day dealing with them at work.
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5th May 2007, 21:48	#16 (permalink)
debersole Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 210	Re: PFO Closed and now got the "All Clear" One small word of caution. As a cardiologist who closes PFOs for a living (actually to pay for my CCR diving habit), the devices can take about 3 months to completely "endothelialize" (close over with native tissue) so the usual recommendation is not to dive for 3 months after having your PFO closed. Just my 2 cents. Regardless, glad to hear everything went well and you are going to be getting back into the water! Doug __________________ www.debersole.com
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6th May 2007, 02:29	#17 (permalink)
pattimegdiver #1 COPIS Mini Meg Girl Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 305	Re: PFO Closed and now got the "All Clear" Quote: (Originally Posted by Fort Collins Bob) Good News Phil !! I had mine closed two years ago now and have not stopped diving since... Do you feel any differently ? Or differently when you are exercising then pre closure ? I ask because I found that I had what seemed to be a little more energy when exercising. bob Hey buddy, I recognized that avatar! It was great diving with you in the DR, and the singing if that is what it was called (hehehe) . Roxann .... you make me . Hope to dive with you again. Glad that your surgery went well and after 2 years still going strong, thats great. __________________ Patti Meg Diver Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk Last edited by pattimegdiver : 6th May 2007 at 02:32.
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6th May 2007, 10:43	#18 (permalink)
Digger Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 206	Re: PFO Closed and now got the "All Clear" Quote: (Originally Posted by Phil Ennis) Thought that might bring you out from under your stone! How are you doing? Can't believe you have been upsetting anyone! Such a nice boy. I want a proper rebreather, not a toy one held together with Gaffa tape and zip ties. Gaffa tape? Zip ties? I'll have you know I've discovered jubillee clips now, they'll hold things together better than both of those! Push bike? Who's it made by, JCB? Let me know when you're back in the saddle and you've found a decent unit to dive. Would be good to drop in sometime. I can even run a rebreather review to make sure you remember what all the buttons do. Digs.
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6th May 2007, 17:07	#19 (permalink)
Fort Collins Bob Always Learning. Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Collins Colorado Posts: 112	Re: PFO Closed and now got the "All Clear" Quote: (Originally Posted by pattimegdiver) Hey buddy, I recognized that avatar! It was great diving with you in the DR, and the singing if that is what it was called (hehehe) . Roxann .... you make me . Hope to dive with you again. Glad that your surgery went well and after 2 years still going strong, thats great. Thanks Patti !! Yes, I could not help myself putting the great pictures to work. Thanks to Ron and Patti !! __________________ Best Regards all ------------------------------------------- Bob Fridell Ouroboros #46 Fort Collins, Colorado
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6th May 2007, 17:09	#20 (permalink)
Fort Collins Bob Always Learning. Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Collins Colorado Posts: 112	Re: PFO Closed and now got the "All Clear" Quote: (Originally Posted by bendomatic) Hi Bob i had mine closed just under two years ago and that's one of the biggest differences i've noticed. I've found to get from sloth to being able to run 5km non-stop (i am not a consistent trainer over the long term) was much easier and quicker transition since i have had the device. ie it feels easier to reach a certain level of fitness/activity level. Now i just have to work on consistency of activity! I went back to diving as soon as i had my 1 month (public health system meant actually at week7) follow up to confirm that it was still closed. rachel Thanks for the information Bedo' , I just was wondering if this was all in the head or not. Interested in getting more opinions from people who have had the procedure completed on them. B __________________ Best Regards all ------------------------------------------- Bob Fridell Ouroboros #46 Fort Collins, Colorado
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