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I know of an RRP surgeon who shows prospective patients a book full of photos of patients at 3 weeks post surgery doing all sorts of physically demanding outdoor activities from golf to cycling to tennis to sailing etc.
That being said, my own surgeon advised against cycling for 6 weeks post surgery as well as heavy lifting for that duration. My own experience (having RRP at age 40) was that golf (even carrying my bag and walking long distances) at 4-5 months post surgery would have been no problem, nor would a flight at 7-8 months. From a flight standpoint, the worst case might be in terms of continence and/or needing to get up fairly often to visit the restroom.
You need to be able to judge your own recuperative powers, and guess how you will feel mentally. But, I personally wouldn't consider cancelling.
I too was concerned about travel after my LRP on Nov 6th 2008. In particular, going back to Illinois for Xmas from California. At my 6 week check-up after surgery, the surgeon said there would be no problem. At that point my incontinence was confined to using one of my wife's "light days" pad and two weeks later at the time of the flight (4-1/2 hours) a little less. I was able to return to the gym two months past surgery doing mostly cardio and light weights. All this to say, I would make your plans and just adjust your golf handicap if necessary (you might be able to win a few bucks from your chums too!).
Ricky: I had surgery and even thought I walked every day thereafter, I can tell you 6 months out your body is still in the healing stage although you may feel fine. Travel certainly would be not problem but I would not play a full game of competitive golf and risk the possible consequences.