Trying to be 18 at 32

by Steve
(Tulare, Ca)

I tore my ACL in 2004 while playing baseball. Fluke accident while throwing the ball in from left field. Felt and heard the imfamous "POP" and went down like I got shot. I refused to go to the hospital.....which in retrospect was a mistake. I ended up tearing both meniscus in the years following. I finally got the nerve to have surgery in 2008. I am currently in my 5th month of rehab. I developed patella tendonitis which has severely impeded my rehab.

I unfortunately and regretably went back to work 3 1/2 weeks after surgery.

I have a couple of recommendations for those contemplating surgery...DO IT NOW NOT LATER!!! Be sure to request a CPM machine for after surgery and use it religiously!!!!(at least 8 hours per day...I slept with my leg in it too.

OHHHHH....and most importantly research your surgeon before surgery and dont settle for the guy down the street. I traveled to another city in order to have it done right!