male only How soon did you get back to golf?

[PGAMike 0]

I am an avid golfer, and play on several mini tours, and Canadian Tour events. How soon has anyone got the sticks back out?

I have read many posts saying 6 weeks, but my Dr. said as soon as I feel up to it. Well it has only been a week, and I feel up to it. What damage can you do if it is too soon? I know John Daly was hitting balls after 10 days, although he is probably not the best example to follow. LOL!!!

Thanks,

Mike

[REALIZEinCT 0]

It was 6 to 8 weeks for me before I felt comfortable swinging mainly due to pain from the port incision and the port itself. I think the only danger is dislodging the port. My doctor told me to do whatever I felt up to as well so if you feel good then go for it and stop if you start feeling discomfort. Good luck!

[PGAMike 0]

Thanks, I went out today, and played 9 holes at my home course. Swung at about 60% power, clubed up 1-2 on the irons, and did not do too bad. I shot one over, but only hit 4 greens, so the chipping game saved me. I can't imagine swinging 100% for at least 2-3 more weeks. I have a big tournament in 2 weeks, and hope to be able to play in it. My only problem is it is over 100 degrees in So Cal, and getting enough Water without over drinking.

[REALIZEinCT 0]

Mike,

Your recovery sounds similar to my own. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about my golf game as compared to yours...! Pete

[PGAMike 0]

Pete, you have lost 71 lbs. in 3 months? That is amazing. I am at about 100 lbs what I was when I played in college, and I have done other diets and such over the years, and it seemed everytime I had dropped about 50-60 pounds, my game went to crap. it is a whole new swing, more upright instead of flat and swinging around and large ass and belly. Oh well, I look forward to those challenges, and not having to ever change again after that.

[PGAMike 0]

First full 18 hole round Thursday (9 days post-op), everything feels fine, and no pain the next day. I found myself swinging at about 60% power, and maybe ended up at about 80% by the end of the day. Progressing allot faster then I had thought.

[REALIZEinCT 0]

Glad to hear that your progressing well Mike. I'm hoping to get in a round this weekend. The 71 pounds I lost includes pre-op...about 20 lbs pre-op and 51 so far post-op. Pete

[BillOh 13]

Us northerners just get our surgery in the winter. I had mine 12/17 and it was later march before I was able to golf for weather reasons.