I think most of you know about my breathing problems and paralyzed diaphragm. The surgery last June brought my total lung capacity up from 46% to about 58%. That wasn't much of a gain, but I told the surgeon that I would be happy if I could snorkel again.
Three days ago we flew to Hawaii to test my lungs out. There's still too much pressure on my lungs to just snorkel freely, but if I use a buoyancy vest (the kind used by scuba divers), then I can get by fairly well. I had a little anxiety because I knew my vest was old, cheap, and had a small leak, but I managed. When I get home I'll get a good vest.
We snorkeled in 2 different bays and will go home Sunday (about 5 more hours). Small victory! 👍
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