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Old 21-12-03, 08:31 PM
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<font color='#000080'>Hey, i was involved in a similar incident on a dive when my buddy got caught up in his SMB. &nbsp;This resulted in his rapid ascent and us both being shipped to hospital to be checked out. &nbsp;

I remember the next dive as i was nervous, apprehensive about going back in, and i certainly didnt want to be letting off an SMB. &nbsp;Fortunatley a guy in the club knew how i was feeling and made me put up an SMB on the dive. &nbsp;Yes he kinda forced me, but deep down i knew i had to do it for my own sanity.

I have been involved in a couple of other out of the water incidents - the most notable being a good mate of mine getting meningitis/septaecemia on a field trip to Loch Lomond when i was at uni. &nbsp;A doctor had misdiagnosed her, and i spotted it later when her symptoms became worse. &nbsp;We were about 45mins from the nearest A&amp;E and she deteriorated during the journey, i never thought about it then, but i risked my life by keeping her alive. &nbsp;Luckily after a week or so in hospital she made a full recovery. &nbsp;This didnt stop me from tearing myself to pieces over the fact that i didnt see it sooner, that i didnt insist that the lecturer got out of bed when i first said, etc etc. &nbsp;What really bothered me was the fact that i didnt know if i could do it again knowing the true risks of getting the bug. &nbsp;

What i was told, and what im telling you now is:
without you, what would the outcome have been?
You did everything that seemed right at the time, based on the info you had. &nbsp;Hindsight has 20-20 vision, but we dont get that.
Just because something had happened, doesent mean that it will happen again. &nbsp;How many dives have you had without incident? &nbsp;
Take things slowly. &nbsp;Dive with people you are comfortable with, dont push too hard otherwise you will be back where you started.
It takes more balls to say &quot;im not happy&quot; than it does to keep quiet, but if thats how you feel, then say so.
Talk to someone, im always here, so are loads of others. &nbsp;If you want to add me to msn and chat on there (porgthediver@hotmail.com), feel free, if not, PM me and i will give you me phone number. &nbsp;

Take care, and dive safely
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