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Continue reading →: The Day AfterI was not going to post today, but I thought it might be helpful to post about the day after my first practice. I will admit, there is some increased pain in my belly. It is manageable and well worth the sacrifice of being able to practice, even a little…
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Continue reading →: Back to Practice . . . A LittleI actually suited up and got back to practice today a bit. I am about 6.5 weeks post surgery. I still have a pinch in my side but it is not getting worse with day-to-day activities. So, I felt comfortable giving fencing a gentle try. I did a 15 minute…
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Continue reading →: Planning the 2025/2026 Training SeasonSo, I have approximately 347 days before my next national event. Therefore, it is time for my annual training processes review day, though I cannot really start training until February. This is complicated now by the fact that I can no longer take anti-inflammatory medications. Easing into training, and being…
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Continue reading →: Post Surgical CTI’m having some pain in my side and back. So, in an abundance of caution, I scheduled and went in for a CT Scan. I have been holding off on starting to ramp up training until this happens and I find out if everything is where it needs to be.…
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Continue reading →: My First Lesson BackJanuary 21, 2025, yesterday, was the six week mark for my recovery. To celebrate, I did my first lesson with Coach since my surgery. We took it very easy, with limited movement, and frequent breaks. All in all, it was just over an hour. I am NOT ready to fence,…
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Continue reading →: The PurposeOn December 9, 2024, I donated a kidney to my brother. The urgency of the process meant that I did not push on obtaining information about recovery and competition as hard as I could have. The information I received was generic and in some cases inapplicable to my personal situation.…
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I’m a Fencer
I am a vet fencer. On December 9, 2024, I donated a kidney to my brother. This blog is the information I have gained in the recovery process and on my way back to national and international competition.
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Tales of a One-Kidney Fencer 