Snowman

We do MMA style in our Kenpo Class with a lot of Judo /Jit throws,falls and grappling. I have not had any issues with that and I am 5 months post op. The falls were a bit tender at first and I wouldnt do any of that until cleeared by your Doctor. But I was training mostly cardio at first within 4 weeks post surgery and doing falls and throws in about 8 weeks. But I tend to get a little over aggressive on my training and hate not being able to do what the rest of the class is doing. Just consult you Doctor and see what he thinks. You are always free to email me or pm if you have more questions, Sorry for taking so long responding .

I have taken a few shots to the stomach and have had no issues yet. But havent had a direct shot to my port so cant really say what that feels like. If you decide to take it up you can wear a chest protector while sparring or practicing self defense techniques that have body shots.

Krav looks pretty cool, an even more in your face style than the Kenpo. There area few schools in the metroplex area for it, but not quite ready yet for cross training in another art yet afraid it would confuse my my poor simple mind. :rolleyes2: Once I get into the upper brown areas I am going to start into cross training most likely in Jit as the ground work is pretty sweet. I actually live in Arlington but the Dojo is in Dallas close to where I work.

I have been holding off on the sparring and the ground and pound stuff. I have mostly been working on Kata and self defense.

my doctor didnt say anything about pre-op diet, or restrictions.

Speakman does teach American Kenpo which he has customized to be more his own style. Ed Parker though was the big American Kenpo professor, bringing the art to America from Hawaii in th 50's his biggest profile student was Elvis. The style I take is more the Traditional Hawaiin style , but with alot of Roots in Kajukenbo(KA-karate JU-judo KEN-kenpo BO-boxing). My Shihan is Dr. Nick Chamberlain from Chamberlain Studios of Self-Defense - Dallas Karate - Karate Dallas - Dallas Martial Arts - Martial Arts Dallas

I take Gasan Ryu Kenpo.

I am two weeks post surgery and went to my first training yesterday, am I pushing it? I was careful that everyone knew to be sure to pull there punches to my midsection. I also did a couple falls but that did tended to be a little painful so stopped doing falls after that. Thoughts, should I wait a bit longer?

Lucky for me I like Guinness. but will miss my black and tans.

Congrats, I was banded on tuesday the 4-29-2008 and urination is for sure less but like everyone else said its most likely from the lower liguid intake. I was told to be sure and drink at least 1-2 litres of fluids a day so keep it up. Now if someone wants to help me, when is a normal bm supposed to happen? I have had only loose bm's since about 3 days after surgery. is this normal should I call my Doctor? Thanks PS hope I didnt gross anyone out with my question

Well I am up and around , but cant seem to find any way to sit or lay to get comfortable, I am sure that is normal. I have been trying to walk some so hopefully that will help me get to feeling better faster. thanks for all the support and kind wishes.

howdy all, I am scheduled for surgery 4-29-2008 (tomorrow at time of this posting) I am excited and ready to lose the weight. Surgeon is Dr. Richard Carter Arlington, Texas