ASD/PFO closed - Meg bought

tibby · 21st June 2007, 13:56

To those interested, I just learned from my doctor that my ASD/PFO has been completely closed and I'm released to dive without restrictions after 12 weeks from the occlusion procedure. This means I'm off Plavix but still have to take a daily aspirin a day for another 3 months. I was diagnosed with a combination of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) and Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) in March following a type 1 DCS hit (shoulder and skin) that happened after two OC trimix dives (185ft/17min and 125ft/20min).

The occluding device I have is an 18mm Amplatzer Cribiform that covers both the ASD and the PFO and according to the doctor it's sitting nice and flat against the septal wall and it's pretty much covered with scar tissue as it should be. The Trans Cranial Doppler (TCD) test shows that a mere 6 saline bubbles showed up in the atrial blood when bearing down (applying pressure) as opposed to 100K+ bubbles before the procedure.

To celebrate the good news I hurried and submitted my order for my very first CCR, an Apecs Meg. I'll be training with Ron Micjan in early October.

Cheers,
Tibby

**Gill Envy** · 21st June 2007, 17:03

congratulations on your recovery and a speedy return to diving!

**wedivebc** · 21st June 2007, 17:20

Congratulation on getting the PFO fixed, and also on choosing the best darn Rebreather out there

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Will you be coming up to Nanaimo for your training?

jdicediver · 21st June 2007, 18:20

Wow...sounds serious, hope you are doing well. Ron (TBF) is a great, no BS Instructor, you will definately have a good time. Diving Nanaimo is one of my first choices.

tibby · 21st June 2007, 18:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc)

Congratulation on getting the PFO fixed, and also on choosing the best darn Rebreather out there

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Will you be coming up to Nanaimo for your training?

Dave, yes were coming up your way it seems. At least that's the plan so far. I hear all good things about diving Nanaimo so I'm looking forward to it. I'm really psyched about the Meg as well. I've had just about enough of that heavy 108 twinset.
Tibby

Hellvet · 24th June 2007, 16:44

Firstly congratulations!

i have a PFO which has had one attempt on it and not been closed, and have had 2 neuro bends at shallow depths on OC

- think my only chance of convincing the medics i should be getting back in the water even if they close it is a CCR. Is that your reason for going CC?

RonMicjan · 24th June 2007, 17:07

OK John, I have put your $5 in the mail, thanks for the endorsement m8.

As it stands now, we expect to start class on tuesday the 2nd of October, Dave would you reserve the pool for Wed afternoon or eve plz?
We have some room for another student or two, so if anyone was planning to get going with a meg this fall, drop me or dave a line and get your order in.

I love it when a PFO comes together...

Fort Collins Bob · 24th June 2007, 17:59

Welcome to the PFO CLosed Club...

Please let me know if I can help in any way.

B

Fort Collins Bob · 24th June 2007, 18:00

Quote: (Originally Posted by RonMicjan)

I love it when a PFO comes together...

Ron , You have such a way w/ the words...

tibby · 25th June 2007, 03:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by Fort Collins Bob)

Welcome to the PFO CLosed Club...

Please let me know if I can help in any way.

B

Thanks Bob! I'm sure this club offers more than anguish and $s spent.

Robin did mention I should talk to you.
How soon did you feel normal again after the prcedure? Did you go through any headaches, nausea or any of the sort? I think I'm past these now but who knows with this stuff.
Tibby

21st June 2007, 13:56	#1 (permalink)
tibby untitled Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 337	ASD/PFO closed - Meg bought To those interested, I just learned from my doctor that my ASD/PFO has been completely closed and I'm released to dive without restrictions after 12 weeks from the occlusion procedure. This means I'm off Plavix but still have to take a daily aspirin a day for another 3 months. I was diagnosed with a combination of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) and Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) in March following a type 1 DCS hit (shoulder and skin) that happened after two OC trimix dives (185ft/17min and 125ft/20min). The occluding device I have is an 18mm Amplatzer Cribiform that covers both the ASD and the PFO and according to the doctor it's sitting nice and flat against the septal wall and it's pretty much covered with scar tissue as it should be. The Trans Cranial Doppler (TCD) test shows that a mere 6 saline bubbles showed up in the atrial blood when bearing down (applying pressure) as opposed to 100K+ bubbles before the procedure. To celebrate the good news I hurried and submitted my order for my very first CCR, an Apecs Meg. I'll be training with Ron Micjan in early October. Cheers, Tibby
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21st June 2007, 17:03	#2 (permalink)
Gill Envy Shearwater Copis Diver Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: seattle Posts: 1,302	Re: ASD/PFO closed - Meg bought congratulations on your recovery and a speedy return to diving! __________________ Gill Envy ...Because I wasn't born with gills! ><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>
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21st June 2007, 17:20	#3 (permalink)
wedivebc FIGJAM Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,411	Re: ASD/PFO closed - Meg bought Congratulation on getting the PFO fixed, and also on choosing the best darn Rebreather out there . Will you be coming up to Nanaimo for your training? __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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21st June 2007, 18:20	#4 (permalink)
jdicediver Single/burdened with cash Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 256	Re: ASD/PFO closed - Meg bought Wow...sounds serious, hope you are doing well. Ron (TBF) is a great, no BS Instructor, you will definately have a good time. Diving Nanaimo is one of my first choices. __________________ Regards; "Alterations performed under controlled conditions, on a closed course by a qualified Closed Circuit Diver" "Some people shouldn't dive...others shouldn't even get wet".
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21st June 2007, 18:51	#5 (permalink)
tibby untitled Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 337	Re: ASD/PFO closed - Meg bought Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc) Congratulation on getting the PFO fixed, and also on choosing the best darn Rebreather out there . Will you be coming up to Nanaimo for your training? Dave, yes were coming up your way it seems. At least that's the plan so far. I hear all good things about diving Nanaimo so I'm looking forward to it. I'm really psyched about the Meg as well. I've had just about enough of that heavy 108 twinset. Tibby
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24th June 2007, 16:44	#6 (permalink)
Hellvet New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London, Cornwall when i can! Posts: 4	Re: ASD/PFO closed - Meg bought Firstly congratulations! i have a PFO which has had one attempt on it and not been closed, and have had 2 neuro bends at shallow depths on OC - think my only chance of convincing the medics i should be getting back in the water even if they close it is a CCR. Is that your reason for going CC?
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24th June 2007, 17:07	#7 (permalink)
RonMicjan Cap Ron scourge of the NW Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cape Disapointment, The Graveyard of the Pacific Posts: 1,083	Re: ASD/PFO closed - Meg bought OK John, I have put your $5 in the mail, thanks for the endorsement m8. As it stands now, we expect to start class on tuesday the 2nd of October, Dave would you reserve the pool for Wed afternoon or eve plz? We have some room for another student or two, so if anyone was planning to get going with a meg this fall, drop me or dave a line and get your order in. I love it when a PFO comes together... __________________ Ron "Life is pain princess, anyone who tells you different, is selling something", The Dread Pirate Wesley. www.tmishop.com Diving bits etc.
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24th June 2007, 17:59	#8 (permalink)
Fort Collins Bob Always Learning. Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Collins Colorado Posts: 112	Re: ASD/PFO closed - Meg bought Welcome to the PFO CLosed Club... Please let me know if I can help in any way. B __________________ Best Regards all ------------------------------------------- Bob Fridell Ouroboros #46 Fort Collins, Colorado
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24th June 2007, 18:00	#9 (permalink)
Fort Collins Bob Always Learning. Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Collins Colorado Posts: 112	Re: ASD/PFO closed - Meg bought Quote: (Originally Posted by RonMicjan) I love it when a PFO comes together... Ron , You have such a way w/ the words... __________________ Best Regards all ------------------------------------------- Bob Fridell Ouroboros #46 Fort Collins, Colorado
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25th June 2007, 03:58	#10 (permalink)
tibby untitled Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 337	Re: ASD/PFO closed - Meg bought Quote: (Originally Posted by Fort Collins Bob) Welcome to the PFO CLosed Club... Please let me know if I can help in any way. B Thanks Bob! I'm sure this club offers more than anguish and $s spent. Robin did mention I should talk to you. How soon did you feel normal again after the prcedure? Did you go through any headaches, nausea or any of the sort? I think I'm past these now but who knows with this stuff. Tibby
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