no sure mate, but personally I've been told I have no restrictions.  Im planning on doing a 'ninja warrior' style assault course and tough mudders.  Doc said fine.  Apparently im at a greater risk of hernia lifting heavy weights, but because I was laparoscopic even that risk is minimised. 

Probably best to check, but id be surprised if the doc said 'no restrictions...apart from golf' lol

Haha yeah that would be just my luck if my surgeon said that. Just wanna get back into my golf to be honest. All of my surgeries have been laparoscopic so I'm in the same field as you on that one. Didn't realise that minimised the risk of a hernia..

Don't delete your post, it's relavant to yourself and maybe it will help a forum member in the future.

I had open surgery to remove my colon and on and off, l've attempted to stay in shape and keep a healthy weight but my energy level just wasn't there.

Since the creation of my J pouch and takedown, as of yet, other than walking, I've not even thought about exercise.

That's good to see! If there are people out there like Bobish and yourself who are doing more intense workouts then I'd imagine golf should be fine. Thanks for the input!

Before my surgery I was too sick to do intense physical activities. After my surgery I took up martial arts. Golf is fine if you can handle the frustration. 

had my pouch since '86 and I've played over 1,000 rounds of golf and hardly a wince!  that said, finding toilets on some courses, though, is a whole other challenge.

Haha yeah Scott, I usually end up throwing a club or two in the bushes at some point but it's fine. Ah good stuff, Michael. How soon after your takedown did you return to playing? I'm 5 months post-op and am hoping to get to the driving range soon.

I had my takedown done over 30 years ago and have played golf every year since with no issues except a bad score.

To Todd's point, I don't even keep score.  Enjoy the game a lot more.

Take down was in November so probably didn't play for about 6 months.  Took it easy at first, but ask your surgeon ... they should really be the point of contact in case there was something about your surgery that was particular to you.  

Big picture -- very glad I did the surgery.  Physically never had a limitation.  Diet wise, I drink & eat whatever I want.  Sure I have consequences sometimes, but I believe that our system is a lot more resilient than folks think.

Best!

I'll be having plenty of them, Todd! Haha.

Yeah Michael I'll be seeing him at the start of next month so I'll ask him then. Just thought I'd see how others have got on with swinging a club, etc...