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I have a hiatus hernia and had a nissen fundoplicatio op in oct 2014. last year i pulled it open whilst training. can i scuba dive, is it safe?
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NO: Have it repaired. Here is a article: https://www.diversalertnetwork.org/medical/articles/Gastrointestinal_Issues
Answered 12/20/2017
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