Unable to compete due to scaring?
- 01-18-2012, 10:41 PMSenior Member
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Unable to compete due to scaring?
I have been pondering entering some amateur competitions in the next year or so...have the size for my height, but need to hone in the diet.
However, I had cancer when I was an infant--in my liver. Due to this I have a large scar that runs across my midsection; it looks like someone tried to gut me! I also have a circular scar on my side from a port where I had chemo.
I am pretty much incapable of having a six pack due to this...scar tissue, torn muscle, etc. Would this make it impossible for me to compete competitively?
- 01-24-2012, 09:05 AMSenior Member
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it can be a cruel world sometimes but dont forget you will be competing with individuals who have strived for perfection .
Originally Posted by lboston 
i would suggest you contact an organiser of a show local to you and see what he has to say you ll also have the opportunity to show him what you are talking about. - 01-24-2012, 05:03 PMNew Member
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Contact Denny kakos, the president of the INBA. Nice guy and should help clear things up.
I think you could get away with it, If it's as obvious as it sounds...of the rest of you is lean and symmetrical, you might do ok
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- 01-24-2012, 10:52 PMSenior Member
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Thanks for the replies, guys. I appreciate it. I am definitely going to make some calls. It is definitely a noticeable scar, but something I'm thankful for give the alternative of the circumstance I had. Originally Posted by Firmanator Contact Denny kakos, the president of the INBA. Nice guy and should help clear things up.
I think you could get away with it, If it's as obvious as it sounds...of the rest of you is lean and symmetrical, you might do ok
I truly do appreciate the feedback. - 01-25-2012, 04:15 AMAdvanced Member
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good luck with it bro!
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