Question:
How soon can I golf after Lap rny?

I am soon to have laproscopic RNY, and was curious as to how long after surgery will it be before I can golf again? I did ask my surgeon and he said a couple of weeks. I am hoping for some more info from anyone else out there. Thank you.    — mfielder (posted on May 18, 2005)

May 18, 2005
I would double check with your doctor. It takes 3 months for the insides to heal and the point that came to mind with me (I am a golfer as well) is that the bogeys can wait, I don't want to go back under the knife again. For me, I do not want to do anything that could possibly stretch or tear a stitch or open anything back up. Dave
   — David B.

May 18, 2005
You would probably be fine at 3 weeks, but, I would wait a few weeks longer than that to be on the safe side. Like was said before me, you sure don't want to break anything open. Good luck with your surgury & you won't regret having it. The best thing you can do for yourself. Golfing will be so much better in a smaller version of you. Marilyn, the Bearlady 3/15/04 LAP RNY 140 lbs gone
   — Marilyn C.

May 18, 2005
Michelle I play golf and racketball alot I was back in the gym at 3 weeks and playing racketball and golf at 4. I maybe an exception to the rule but I was out of the hospital in a day and back at work in the same week of surgery. So I would suggest that you do what your body will let you do. You will know I promise. Good luck and keep it in the fairways.
   — rivercity4000