Since a few of you all know me fairly well, and I may have touched on this in the Bahamas or a few threads, I thought I should let you all know the latest....
It's official..., after almost 4 years of unanswered questions regarding my first undeserved 'hit', and almost 18 months after my second I am one step closer to finally closing this book... After finally getting hooked up w/ a diving doc who actually dove (tech RB Instructor & Cardiologist to boot!) I was able to line up the right tests to confirm my suspicions.... (Thanks Perrone...)
I had a TTE (Transthorasic Echo) done a few months ago... It came back negative... After some subclinical symptoms, I chatted with the doc further and we arranged for a TEE (Transesophegial Echo). The TTE is a simple external sonogram type procedure w/ an IV bubblerun... The TTE involves a wild cocktail of mild sedation. Since the doc is over 4 hours from home, I had to make some special transportation arrangements... Dad flew in last week and we drove up Friday for the procedure, spent Sat diving in Tampa, and visited the manatees this morning...
I'm a little foggy on the procedure, the drugs were working nicely... But, suffice it to say, the doc saw the bubbles on the other side... So, I have confirmation and we'll be setting up the procedure for closure shortly.
Aiming for February, should have me totally out of commission for a few weeks with a return to recreational diving after 2.5-3 months... Should be just in time for a stress free week in Bonaire...
-Tim
On a more funny note.... check out what my 'friends' did to me....
http://www.rebreathe...html#post161909
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Posted 13 January 2008 - 07:55 PM
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Posted 13 January 2008 - 08:14 PM
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Aiming for February, should have me totally out of commission for a few weeks with a return to recreational diving after 2.5-3 months... Should be just in time for a stress free week in Bonaire...
-Tim
On a more funny note.... check out what my 'friends' did to me....
http://www.rebreathe...html#post161909
Wow Tim, I must have missed that conversation in the Bahamas. Glad you got some answers and that it can be addressed. Good Luck and Keep us posted.
P.S. I love the new tank!!! BTW, I was quite impressed that your buddy knew all those characters. Even the movies they were in! One can only hope that he has childred!! LOL
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Posted 13 January 2008 - 08:21 PM
WOW!!! This is great news on ALL fronts! And of course the girls will LOVE your new gear! If its for sale...certainly let me know! I'd like first dibs on it! 
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Posted 13 January 2008 - 08:29 PM
Good luck man, you know I'll be rooting for you...
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Posted 13 January 2008 - 10:02 PM
Best of luck with this, Tim. I'm so certain you'll be OK and able to dive again that I'll pencil you in for a dive this coming June. 
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Posted 13 January 2008 - 10:27 PM
Good luck and good thoughts your way for a speedy and complete recovery. Hope to see you on a dive someday! 
p.s. That deco bottle is H - O - T!!!
p.s. That deco bottle is H - O - T!!!
As for me, I'm feeling pretty scubalicious.
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Posted 14 January 2008 - 06:13 AM
Best of luck and well wishes for a safe and speedy recovery!!
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Posted 14 January 2008 - 07:19 AM
A ll good thoughts comin' your way! See ya down there soon, zach
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Posted 14 January 2008 - 07:32 AM
Good luck!
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Posted 14 January 2008 - 08:06 AM
Hey Tim - I too missed the conversation while in the Bahamas. I'm sure you are glad to finally have a medical answer, and best wishes for a speedy recovery. Look forward to seeing you again in Bonaire!!!
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Posted 14 January 2008 - 09:43 AM
I guess it is better to actually know, and have a resolution planned. Best wishes on a speedy recovery...!
What would Patton do...? 
Yeah I know: I've been branded a non-group person - doesn't play well with others. I am so upset.
Let me know if you want to have some fun, without the drama - I'm good for that.
Yeah I know: I've been branded a non-group person - doesn't play well with others. I am so upset.
Let me know if you want to have some fun, without the drama - I'm good for that.
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Posted 14 January 2008 - 03:51 PM
Tim, good luck. I hope all goes well with the procedure.
On a side note...what your friends did to you tank is wrong on so many levels. You better post a guard outside your recovery room in case your friends decide to stop by while you're still out.
On a side note...what your friends did to you tank is wrong on so many levels. You better post a guard outside your recovery room in case your friends decide to stop by while you're still out.
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Posted 16 January 2008 - 03:16 PM
Tim, good luck. I hope all goes well with the procedure.
On a side note...what your friends did to you tank is wrong on so many levels. You better post a guard outside your recovery room in case your friends decide to stop by while you're still out.
Of all the days to have 'heart' work done..., procedure is scheduled for 2/14......
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Posted 16 January 2008 - 03:17 PM
Tim, good luck. I hope all goes well with the procedure.
On a side note...what your friends did to you tank is wrong on so many levels. You better post a guard outside your recovery room in case your friends decide to stop by while you're still out.
Of all the days to have 'heart' work done..., procedure is scheduled for 2/14......
Geeze.... Happy Valentines Day Huh!!??
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Posted 16 January 2008 - 03:44 PM
Sounds wonderful. Have a good one...!!Of all the days to have 'heart' work done..., procedure is scheduled for 2/14......
What would Patton do...?
Yeah I know: I've been branded a non-group person - doesn't play well with others. I am so upset. Let me know if you want to have some fun, without the drama - I'm good for that.
Yeah I know: I've been branded a non-group person - doesn't play well with others. I am so upset.
Let me know if you want to have some fun, without the drama - I'm good for that.
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