Definitely. I tried dieting for a LEJOG attempt and had the shittest year until I quit it, got fat again and won the 24hr Worlds.
I've turned my gooch into steak tartare so often now I'm just used to it, used to the pain and shuffling and cleaning and whatever I can do to manage it.
Is this do as I say not as I do advice? (Jokes)
Thanks so much I know you're the king of saddle sores.