After my surgery in my early 40s I felt well enough a few years later to join my daughter in studying a martial art (Japanese Ju-Jitsu). We both worked toward black belts and became instructors. That was pretty darn strenuous. I also learned to scuba dive, which is less strenuous.

Love that Scott! Always appreciate your input

I still go out snowboarding and I do many other physical activities. Sometimes it just depends on the day. I did have to quit my old job lifting buildings due to it being to strenuous. I also have issues keeping weight on so that makes doing to much difficult.

Go for it!

Thanks all. I got the clearance from my surgeon to ski and get back to playing soccer. Hoping you all have a happy holiday and New Year!

I've had a j-pouch since 2006.  I regularly lift extremely heavy weights at the gym with maximal effort and have competed in weightlifting competitions since getting my j-pouch.  I'm sure it depends on the construction of your j-pouch, but for me the j-pouch has never been an issue or hindered me from maximal effort exertion even to the point of bursting blood vessels in my eyes.