Skiing Japan is a definite possibility. I was cleared after six months but due to a delay with my brace didn't start skiing until almost 8 months post-op. My knee gets sore after about three hours of sierra cement, but I can go all day on groomers. Don't rule out the trip completely, just feel it out and see how you're doing, After 9 months I'm feeling pretty much normal, just a little pain here and there (mostly in heavy snow or on a longer trail run). I even went on an all day backcountry tour in the mammoth area yesterday. Just be diligent with pt and don't be dumb. Best of luck to you.

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