I would say maybe see what your body is comfortable with and go slow. I can do about 25pounds comfortably but more than thirty pounds... not for me. I am seven years out and knock on wood, am feeling good. But I have also had three kids, am in my forties and also had a 9 in midline incision and an almost 6 in. Incision to the right of that. I am sure this could impact me even without a jpouch. I think we are all different and how each of us tolerate food, activity, and bathroom issues are different.