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I get an operation in my knee. pieces of my meniscus will be removed. whenn will i be able to scuba-dive?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

After two weeks!: If all goes well, two weeks, or even slightly sooner.

Answered 12/10/2013

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