I have just signed up to play basketball starting in 1.5 weeks, by that time I will be 9 weeks post op. I thought it would be fine. My surgeon was encouraging me to start going to the gym and lifting weights at about 5 weeks out. I have started running and going for walks and will be going to the gym starting this week. However, a friend of mine that has had the surgery almost 1.5 years ago said there is no way I should be playing basketball until at least 6 months out to give it sometime for my internal stitches etc to heal properly and I shouldn't risk it incase I hurt myself or trip and fall. Same this with lifting weights, and that I should wait at least 6 months. Is this true or is he over exaggerating? Should I continue and play basketball and do weights in gym? I feel great and I do feel "ready". Any suggestions please?

I don't think there would be any problem with it. Call and consult with your Doc. Their word is golden when it comes to your recovery and the things you should be able to do and when you're allowed to do them.

Agree with Nate -- Docs know best!

I'm not very physically active, so I can only think of one hurdle -- at around 9 weeks out, I still had to sip on the Water and not take huge gulps. After gym I always found it a bit ifficult to rein in my thirst and NOT guzzle down bottles of water. If you are able to drink water at a normal pace, I think you should be fine. Be sure to stay hydrated though!!