While diving in Coron in March 2015, I suffered a fairly severe case of Decompression Illness (DCI). This left me with numbness and tingling in my legs and, more frighteningly, the inability to pee, which meant that I had to be catheterized and spend a night in the hospital in Coron. Needless to say, it was a stressful experience! Fortunately, I was put in contact with Dr Bernardo at Advance Hyperbaric Life-Support. The moment I arrived at their modern facility in Quezon City, Dr Bernardo and his wonderful team put me at ease with their kindness and professionalism. After examining me, Dr Bernardo recommended that I immediately go into the hyperbaric chamber for the first of five sessions. During the next week, I completed my hyperbaric chamber sessions, all the while making steady progress in regaining strength and normal feeling in my legs. Finally, after the last session, Dr Bernardo, removed the catheter and, joy of joys, I was able to pee on my own! I feel very lucky indeed, that my care during this ‘unnerving’ experience was entrusted to Dr Bernardo and the team at AHLSI!

 

Steven Gershon