Can I still Scuba Dive

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January 5, 201115 yr

Hi, I am looking into having the Gastric Band.

Though I have a question. I would like to know if I would be able to Scuba Dive with having the Band.

Thanks Lorraine

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January 6, 201115 yr

Hi, I am looking into having the Gastric Band.

Though I have a question. I would like to know if I would be able to Scuba Dive with having the Band.

Thanks Lorraine

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January 6, 201115 yr

Hi there I have been banded for 15 monthes and have dived a coupe of times with no problems .The funny part was I needed less weights than my husband and they gave me a small BDC and said oh no I need a medium but its was to big so that felt good. thx skifernie

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January 6, 201115 yr

Solids and saline are not compressible so there is no problem with scuba diving when being banded. Scuba diving has an impact on spaces filled with gas (such as air) that will compress and expand with pressure changes. My surgeon is aware that I scuba dive and he has no concerns. I will be in Catalina this weekend for scuba diving.

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