It will take a few weeks, but you'll be back to activity with few reminders of the gout. I'm 2.5 years past my first attack (knee, ouch!), and now play hockey numerous times per week. The doctor gave me the option of a lifetime of pills, or a change in lifestyle, so I started playing sports and haven't looked back.
Stay away from the additional animal based proteins. Those are definitely no good. I use whey protein at times, because there isn't a link between dairy and gout. Eat tons of veggies, and if you're going to do carbs, go with good grains like quinoa, and stay away from beans.
PS: I eat beef once a week. It's usually no more than 8oz of fine ass steak, or a good burger. Make it count.
