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At three months you should be able to do whatever you feel up to. It's generally wise to build up to intense activity, and you've been less active for a while, it sounds like. Don't be afraid to try things, and don't be afraid to stop if you've taken on too much.

MJP,
Depending on your basic health, your ability to heal and resistance you should maybe do a month or build-up first...you need to get those abs to strengthen up so that they can protect you...you might want to give yourself a 6week goal to join the team, work out slowly at first then once your strenth and stamina are back...go for it but protect those abs.
Sharon

Thanks for the comments. I use to play ice hockey as a kid for years and have played in a few adult legues in the past, but it has been a while since i played last. So building up to it is probably better than going full blast right off the bat.

MJP,
Yes, after a build up you should be able to get regular and rather vigorous exercise.
I play tennis, half singles, 7 days a week and even played nationally until my lymphoma was diagnosed 1.5 years ago. I believe exercise is crucially important for J pouch health as well as my cancer and have read many reports to confirm it.

Hey I'm just a little over three months past my final op'. And have just started back playing soccer. The only problems I have is when to eat beforehand. As gas and the need to go to the toilet kick in sometimes while playing (as a full game takes 90minutes) it can get really uncomfortable. I've tried eating three hours before hand (to give the food time to transit, works sometimes) and half an hour before hand. (Same thing) now I'm trying different foods to see how the affect is. If you come up with any solutions it would be great to here from you, and if I figure something out I will share as soon as I can. Cheers Blair

I would tend to worry you might injure other body parts, especially if you are not in great hockey shape. There were a ton of injuries by NHL players after the lockout, due to not being in hockey shape. I would worry most about a groin injury, that demon injury that nails guys not in hockey shape, especially goalies.

You should be fine. Go out and enjoy the second life you have been given!

Sue