Had a near miss with the bends recently. Now I'm debating if drinking enough water or eating the right foods is more crucial. Your thoughts?

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Seriously? You're focusing on the wrong thing. Hydration helps, but no amount of water fixes a bad dive profile. The only thing that truly matters is following your computer or tables exactly, and making your safety stops. Food won't save you from rushing to the surface.

simon81521m ago

I was in the same boat, always focused on hydration and eating right before diving. A buddy's accident last season totally shifted my view though. His profile was fine, but he skipped a safety stop and paid for it. Now I see the dive computer and stops as the only real safety net. Good habits like drinking water are just extra, they don't replace the basics. That near miss sounds like a wake up call to trust your gear and your plan above all else...