A ninty day sentence to stay above the silver curtain

RebreatherNut · 8th February 2008, 03:09

Hi Tom, Our paths have crossed at the DEMA Rebreather World Party the past 2 years. I wish you a quick recvoery and I hope you will be back behind the your workbench and back in the water soon! All the best, RebreatherNut

G.O · 8th February 2008, 10:18

All the best for a speedy, and full recovery.
G

mathias · 8th February 2008, 10:51

I wish you all the best *home build king* ;-)

**Scott** · 4th April 2008, 21:34

Since it's been a while since anyone had posted here, I thought it apt to remind you that you are still in my thoughts Mr. Rose.. I hope you are recovering well!

-Scott

diverreb · 4th April 2008, 22:24

Tom,

It's gotta be tough... But I'm sure you'll make the right decisions regarding your future in diving.

All the best for a rapid recovery.

Richie

Tom Rose · 5th April 2008, 15:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverreb)

Tom,

It's gotta be tough... But I'm sure you'll make the right decisions regarding your future in diving.
Richie

First a report on my condition.

I feel great, have been cleared by my cardiologist and neurologist and have resumed my normal non water activity level...having totally lost January to the concussion and part of February. I had no short term memory over night memory in January and not much in February. It is really hectic getting my life back on line. Still am a little behind but catching up really fast.

I requested information on the defib/pacemaker installed in my chest from Boston Scientific. After a number of hems and haws, I was informed that the unit was currently approved for about 15 feet of water or so.....the good news was that they were testing the rig to sport diving depths. I sure don't want pressure to crush the sides in or to force body fluids into the electronics or in the battery compartment. (There are units certified to sports diving depths and I can certainly live with that having little to prove left in my 56 years of diving).

In less than a month, I should know if the unit will have to be replaced or I am free to go. In the meantime, I have limited my water stuff to 12 feet of water in the pool and have no trouble swimming 150 feet holding my breath with fins of course.

Lastly on the CO2 patent, at the not so subtle request of the patent office, I retained the services of a local patent attorney, and am moving forward with the CO2 system. On this patent, I thought I could just role my own, I got nailed by my own lack of patent formating knowledge....Not on the technology or claims.

Thanks for the kind words and wishing you guys the best of luck
Tom

Sutty · 5th April 2008, 15:30

Great to hear you're doing well!

York · 6th April 2008, 08:45

Tom,
good to hear you are regaining your strength, and keep your priorities right.

keep us posted

Joerg

Tom Rose · 13th June 2008, 23:59

A small victory and some advice.....

A wee bit of background.

I am fully recovered now. Several weeks ago I was over at Duke meeting with Dick Vann and the staff. We were discussing CO2 monitoring....I was in demo mode. We also discussed my pacemaker. Dick had kindly sent me an article on testing of pacemakers for diving. This week I got the word on my unit...

A T175 from Boston Scientific. They had completed testing. Results are mixed.

I am now cleared for 66 feet of water....not a deep as I want to go but deep enough to do a lot of diving until the unit is cleared for deeper. Starting planning some beach trips over the next couple of weeks within compliance of the test depths.

A work of caution...if you ever consider having a unit put in....check the depth of test prior to installation.

For you reading pleasure, here is the report I got today.

I want to thank you all for your encouraging thoughts and words.

For now I am going diving for a few days to wet my gills.

Tom

**Dsix36** · 14th June 2008, 00:12

It is great to hear of your recovery. It is also nice that you are cleared to dive. My best wishes.

Don

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8th February 2008, 03:09	#21 (permalink)
RebreatherNut Rebreather World Greeter Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Ray Other Rebreather/s: Ray Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 696	Re: A ninty day sentence to stay above the silver curtain Hi Tom, Our paths have crossed at the DEMA Rebreather World Party the past 2 years. I wish you a quick recvoery and I hope you will be back behind the your workbench and back in the water soon! All the best, RebreatherNut __________________ "One minute to go, Luck-meister! Then I'll be down on you like a buzzard on a gut wagon." - ALF
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8th February 2008, 10:18	#22 (permalink)
G.O New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: yorkshire Posts: 12	Re: A ninty day sentence to stay above the silver curtain All the best for a speedy, and full recovery. G
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8th February 2008, 10:51	#23 (permalink)
mathias Ouroboros #31 Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic MK 15.X Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Switzerland - Murten Posts: 184	Re: A ninty day sentence to stay above the silver curtain I wish you all the best home build king ;-) __________________ Our dreams are other people's nightmares ;-) Plus près du fond, plus loin des cons !
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4th April 2008, 21:34	#24 (permalink)
Scott Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mendota, Virginia Posts: 171	Re: A ninty day sentence to stay above the silver curtain Since it's been a while since anyone had posted here, I thought it apt to remind you that you are still in my thoughts Mr. Rose.. I hope you are recovering well! -Scott
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4th April 2008, 22:24	#25 (permalink)
diverreb DE/MD/NJ Wreck Diver Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 599	Re: A ninty day sentence to stay above the silver curtain Tom, It's gotta be tough... But I'm sure you'll make the right decisions regarding your future in diving. All the best for a rapid recovery. Richie
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5th April 2008, 15:23	#26 (permalink)
Tom Rose Still Learning Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA,North Carolina Posts: 328	Re: A ninty day sentence to stay above the silver curtain Quote: (Originally Posted by diverreb) Tom, It's gotta be tough... But I'm sure you'll make the right decisions regarding your future in diving. Richie First a report on my condition. I feel great, have been cleared by my cardiologist and neurologist and have resumed my normal non water activity level...having totally lost January to the concussion and part of February. I had no short term memory over night memory in January and not much in February. It is really hectic getting my life back on line. Still am a little behind but catching up really fast. I requested information on the defib/pacemaker installed in my chest from Boston Scientific. After a number of hems and haws, I was informed that the unit was currently approved for about 15 feet of water or so.....the good news was that they were testing the rig to sport diving depths. I sure don't want pressure to crush the sides in or to force body fluids into the electronics or in the battery compartment. (There are units certified to sports diving depths and I can certainly live with that having little to prove left in my 56 years of diving). In less than a month, I should know if the unit will have to be replaced or I am free to go. In the meantime, I have limited my water stuff to 12 feet of water in the pool and have no trouble swimming 150 feet holding my breath with fins of course. Lastly on the CO2 patent, at the not so subtle request of the patent office, I retained the services of a local patent attorney, and am moving forward with the CO2 system. On this patent, I thought I could just role my own, I got nailed by my own lack of patent formating knowledge....Not on the technology or claims. Thanks for the kind words and wishing you guys the best of luck Tom __________________ The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime I have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% probability I'll get it wrong the first time. www.atlimp.com
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Sutty Classic Kiss diver Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Glossop, Derbyshire, UK Posts: 801	Re: A ninty day sentence to stay above the silver curtain Great to hear you're doing well! __________________ Never forget that life is a finite resource.
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6th April 2008, 08:45	#28 (permalink)
York probubbly not Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 118	Re: A ninty day sentence to stay above the silver curtain Tom, good to hear you are regaining your strength, and keep your priorities right. keep us posted Joerg
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14th June 2008, 00:12	#30 (permalink)
Dsix36 Going Down? Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida Posts: 1,062	Re: A ninty day sentence to stay above the silver curtain It is great to hear of your recovery. It is also nice that you are cleared to dive. My best wishes. Don . __________________ THE MORE THAT I LEARN, THE MORE THAT I STILL NEED TO LEARN!!!!!!
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