Well for those that might be following this exciting thread, Ive been going to rehab, and working out. I decided against surgery (at least for now) as the rehab / recovery process would have been brutal. I can always opt for surgery later if I am not satisfied in the recovery. I would say I am about 75% recovered at this point. I can flex my left leg equally to my right now, and can just about get it straight. I am walking mostly normal now. I have regained a lot of strength in my leg. It is absolutely amazing how the muscles shut down when something like this happens. I really dont have much in the way of pain at this point, just a little at certain actions. While I have not attempted any athletic activities, I have not experienced any instability in my knee in normal day to day activities. Nor have I attempted to run (but the ACL doesnt really impact running). Ill probably get some fancy knee brace for sports should I decide to participate again.
I realize with or without surgery my knee will probably never be the same. But for now, if I can get to a point that its not impacting my quality of life at all, I will be satisfied. Not there yet, but getting closer.
Nothing has been worse though than turning 30 (other than this injury). That was like all of a sudden the warranty expired. Little aches and pains started popping up. Couldnt sleep through the night without having to get up to go to the bathroom anymore. Heck, sometimes would even get injured sleeping after turning 30! I felt pretty good, apparently my body didnt agree!
