Hey all. I am extremely new to this. I just became interested in freediving and have been thinking about taking a course here in Orlando. But before investing I was curious if anyone had any insight as to how my limited lung capacity might impact my ability to freedive, and my enjoyment of it.
In 2013 I had the upper lobe of my right lung extricated (roughly 40% of the lung) in order to remove a carcinoid tumor. I have had a full recovery since then, and no signs of cancer elsewhere (very thankful). I am aware that my body has accommodated the absence of lung tissue (heart shifting toward center, diaphragm shifting up, etc.), but within a few months of surgery I was able to return to my normal level of physical activity without noticing any differences (I was 22 at the time of my surgery). The doctor at the time told me that I would be able to exercise to the degree I had before and wouldn't notice any significant limitations, and this has proved true.
I understand that freediving involves the diaphragm, and can even involve lung collapse after certain depths. I'm aware I may have scar tissue that could impact that. I'm going to speak to my doctor about it, but was just wondering if anyone had any experience with this or any thoughts about how this might affect me?
Perhaps should also mentioned that about a month after surgery my lung sprung a small leak where the bronchus had been stapled, but this cleared with the insertion of a small catheter that was removed after a couple days, and doctor determined that everything had healed and closed up.
Thanks in advance for your help!!
In 2013 I had the upper lobe of my right lung extricated (roughly 40% of the lung) in order to remove a carcinoid tumor. I have had a full recovery since then, and no signs of cancer elsewhere (very thankful). I am aware that my body has accommodated the absence of lung tissue (heart shifting toward center, diaphragm shifting up, etc.), but within a few months of surgery I was able to return to my normal level of physical activity without noticing any differences (I was 22 at the time of my surgery). The doctor at the time told me that I would be able to exercise to the degree I had before and wouldn't notice any significant limitations, and this has proved true.
I understand that freediving involves the diaphragm, and can even involve lung collapse after certain depths. I'm aware I may have scar tissue that could impact that. I'm going to speak to my doctor about it, but was just wondering if anyone had any experience with this or any thoughts about how this might affect me?
Perhaps should also mentioned that about a month after surgery my lung sprung a small leak where the bronchus had been stapled, but this cleared with the insertion of a small catheter that was removed after a couple days, and doctor determined that everything had healed and closed up.
Thanks in advance for your help!!
