Diving after septum surgery

Arkwright · 21st May 2008, 11:55

Hi all

I have to have surgery to correct a deviated septum along with removal of nasal polyps.

The consultant gave advice on how long I would have to leave it before I started playing sports (football/reugby etc) but didn't have any information on the length of time I would have to lay off diving.

Does anyone have information that I could access on this.

**DeepBlueInnovation** · 21st May 2008, 13:45

Funny coincidence; I just had surgery yesterday that included Tonsils, Turbinets and septum scraping. My surgeon said 4 weeks and I should be right, but he would confirm during the follow up consultation in a couple of weeks.

Cheers,

Ben.

EricD · 21st May 2008, 13:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by Arkwright)

Hi all

I have to have surgery to correct a deviated septum along with removal of nasal polyps.

The consultant gave advice on how long I would have to leave it before I started playing sports (football/reugby etc) but didn't have any information on the length of time I would have to lay off diving.

Does anyone have information that I could access on this.

I had surgery to correct a deviated septum in November, 2006. From what I remember, I had to stay out of the water for 2-4 weeks. You will have a follow-up with your doctor about 2 weeks after surgery, where the doctor will evaluate how the surgery went and you'll have a better idea at that point. The good thing about this surgery is that you will be able to breathe better and will see the number of sore throats (from post-nasal drip) greatly decrease. It is worth doing, assuming you need it.

brewmaster · 22nd May 2008, 15:52

just had mind done yesterday. doc said 4 weeks.

mempilot · 23rd May 2008, 04:10

Quote: (Originally Posted by Arkwright)

Hi all

I have to have surgery to correct a deviated septum along with removal of nasal polyps.

The consultant gave advice on how long I would have to leave it before I started playing sports (football/reugby etc) but didn't have any information on the length of time I would have to lay off diving.

Does anyone have information that I could access on this.

From your avatar pic, it looks like your jaw is deviated as well.

Sorry, couldn't resist. Good luck with the recovery!

Arkwright · 28th May 2008, 10:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by mempilot)

From your avatar pic, it looks like your jaw is deviated as well.

Sorry, couldn't resist. Good luck with the recovery!

Yes, it is most definately an dodgy pic

21st May 2008, 11:55	#1 (permalink)
Arkwright New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cottesbrooke, UK Posts: 23	Diving after septum surgery Hi all I have to have surgery to correct a deviated septum along with removal of nasal polyps. The consultant gave advice on how long I would have to leave it before I started playing sports (football/reugby etc) but didn't have any information on the length of time I would have to lay off diving. Does anyone have information that I could access on this.
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21st May 2008, 13:45	#2 (permalink)
DeepBlueInnovation Learning to Kiss Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Not Bought Yet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 358	Re: Diving after septum surgery Funny coincidence; I just had surgery yesterday that included Tonsils, Turbinets and septum scraping. My surgeon said 4 weeks and I should be right, but he would confirm during the follow up consultation in a couple of weeks. Cheers, Ben.
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21st May 2008, 13:51	#3 (permalink)
EricD New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17	Re: Diving after septum surgery Quote: (Originally Posted by Arkwright) Hi all I have to have surgery to correct a deviated septum along with removal of nasal polyps. The consultant gave advice on how long I would have to leave it before I started playing sports (football/reugby etc) but didn't have any information on the length of time I would have to lay off diving. Does anyone have information that I could access on this. I had surgery to correct a deviated septum in November, 2006. From what I remember, I had to stay out of the water for 2-4 weeks. You will have a follow-up with your doctor about 2 weeks after surgery, where the doctor will evaluate how the surgery went and you'll have a better idea at that point. The good thing about this surgery is that you will be able to breathe better and will see the number of sore throats (from post-nasal drip) greatly decrease. It is worth doing, assuming you need it. __________________ Classic KISS #317
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22nd May 2008, 15:52	#4 (permalink)
brewmaster New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: sea girt nj Posts: 43	Re: Diving after septum surgery just had mind done yesterday. doc said 4 weeks.
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23rd May 2008, 04:10	#5 (permalink)
mempilot Eric Stadtmueller Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,472	Re: Diving after septum surgery Quote: (Originally Posted by Arkwright) Hi all I have to have surgery to correct a deviated septum along with removal of nasal polyps. The consultant gave advice on how long I would have to leave it before I started playing sports (football/reugby etc) but didn't have any information on the length of time I would have to lay off diving. Does anyone have information that I could access on this. From your avatar pic, it looks like your jaw is deviated as well. Sorry, couldn't resist. Good luck with the recovery! __________________ Eric Stadtmueller, otherwise known as, MEM "Da Pilot"
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28th May 2008, 10:41	#6 (permalink)
Arkwright New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cottesbrooke, UK Posts: 23	Re: Diving after septum surgery Quote: (Originally Posted by mempilot) From your avatar pic, it looks like your jaw is deviated as well. Sorry, couldn't resist. Good luck with the recovery! Yes, it is most definately an dodgy pic
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