A week from Thursday, I had ACL reconstruction surgery for the second time in the same knee. This is from the softball injury in June 2008. As I mentioned in my last knee update. I had to wait six months for my bone graft to heal so that I could get another reconstruction.

The time came to endure another knee surgery. I’m glad to report the surgery was successful. He put in my new cadaver tendon and dissolvable screws without complication using the same cuts as last time. It was wonderful to hear that I had no further damage to my knee. The ACL brace worked well even with all the golf I played from July to December.

A few days ago, I started walking with my brace but without crutches. My stitches will be removed on Monday and physical therapy will start this coming week.

Update – Stitches were taken out on Monday. He is going to delay my physical therapy six weeks because this is the second time. He does not want to push me too hard early on. Also, he wants to wait for my swelling to go down. The swelling is not anything out of the ordinary. He was very pleased with my movement and happy to see me walking around with my ACL brace.

I know what to expect. I understand nine months of rehab awaits. It is a process, you work through it day by day.

At this point, I believe my basketball and softball career are over after two ACL reconstructions in two years. I am looking forward to playing golf, swinging short irons and chipping in six months.

Overall, I feel great. The first few days, there was some throbbing. Last week, there was itching when the stitches were ready to come out. I rejoice because I have not felt any pain. Even, the receptionist asked, what surgery I had because she said, I looked like nothing happened. I am thankful for God’s healing and His grace.

I am grateful and appreciate your prayers and support.