Torn ACL right knee (tore acl in left knee 10 years ago)

by Kevin
(San Jose, CA)

Well, two weeks ago it happened again.. and surgery is scheduled in 2 days. I'm just down and feeling like I never want to play basketball again. Yeah I've been through it before and I know what to expect but its just going through rehab etc isnt fun. This time I simply was dribbling along the sideline, and a second defender came and I planted my right foot to pivot and turn backwards.. and it happened! I'm 31 now and have been playing basketball at least twice a week in a recreational league. I'm just wondering what are the long term risks of having both knees reconstructed and playing on them again!? I know there are ppl out there that have experinced this.