Hernia

[Snark]

Hi there! I've had a two years off fencing for due to a bilateral hernia operation, and then a year later a femoral hernia operation. Needless to say I now have as much carbon fiber in me as a Tour de France bicycle! Given all the surgery I'm not sure if I should go back to fencing. As an Epeeist i'm worried about causing myself more problems.

I was wondering if anyone else had any advice, thoughts, or have been through something similar?

[Inquartata]

You had an operation for the girl wizard from "Harry Potter"?

[Snark]

Yeah - and still no movie rights!

[erooMynohtnA]

Of all the strenuous things you can do, fencing seems pretty low on the list depending on how you fence, I guess. I know several people who have had hernia surgery, all fence without a problem.

But talk to a doctor.

[beenfive]

Nope, hernias develop in areas of muscle weakness. Exercise will improve muscle strength. Be sure that you don't just row, have a more varied regime or you will miss many muscle groups.