PADI Course after ACL Reconstruction

eposhea

Hey Folks,

I was wondering you can help. As the thread name suggests, I am inquiring how long I should wait until I undertake the Open Water PADI course. I am having a knee op (ACL Reconstruction) next Tuesday (October 5th) and am wondering how long into my recuperation I should wait.

I have found mixed answers on the web and want to hear of any similar experiences people may have or have heard of?

I am going to Thailand for the first two weeks of December, and was hoping to complete a course while there on the second week - 9th ish of December.

Has anyone got any thoughts on this, appreciate any advice, and thanks in advance!

who_am_I?

Ask your Doctor, I would expect that it will take 6 months of post opp physiotherapy before you are given the all clear to go diving.
http://traveltips.usatoday.com/safe-scuba-dive-after-knee-surgery-2483.html

See if your doctor he will fill this out for you.
http://www.padi.com/english/common/courses/forms/pdf/10063-ver2-0.pdf

Peace

The only person who can answer this is a qualified doctor. You need to consult a physician.

I'm also closing the thread as requesting medical advice is against boards policy and the forum charter.