I'm back with another late post. I've accepted that I can't stay on schedule because life has been throwing me through all kinds of twists and turns.
In my last post, I mentioned that I dislocated my knee. No big deal, right? Wrong. I had an MRI done and it turns out that one of the ligaments or tendons that holds my knee in place is too weak to do that anymore. My orthopedist called and gave me the option to let him operate or to continue on living in fear that my knee isn't going to hold when I do any sort of physical activity. That might not seem like tough decision, but for someone, like me, who relies on physical activity to maintain good mental health, it is. Getting this surgery done would literally be five to six months of not getting to be active other than at my physical therapy sessions.
On top of that, I won't be able to participate in any sports this year at school... Well, maybe archery. But not bowling. As dumb as it probably sounds, I love bowling. I love the girls on my team, and I love how we always have each others' backs. It's Tiffany's senior year, too, so this was going to be the last season I was going to get with her. I also won't be able to run cross country this year, but that isn't a big loss to the team. I always came in close to last place at every meet anyway.
I chose to go ahead and get the surgery, and everyone keeps telling me that I made the right choice. I'm not so sure though. I've cried at least seven times over the thought of the next half of my year being spent dormant. I know I need this surgery, but I also need the distraction of physical activity. If any of you so choose to comment on this blog, let me know if you think I made the right decision. Give me tips on how to cope with not being able to participate in activities if you've been in a similar situation. Anything helps, really.
See ya later, dudes.
You definitely made the right choice, with your leg being so weak doing any physical activities would be unrealistic anyways. My stepsister, Ashlyn, tore her ACL a year or two ago. Her life revolved around Soccer, she played throughout the school year with Valley View, and when the season ended she would play on another team. Her tore ACL prohibited her from playing Soccer, yet even after that she got right back into physical activities and was still great at Soccer. I guarantee you she focused more on physical activity than any of us here but she still came out great. You made the right choice.
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Hey, so I understand what it's like to need a distraction. Sports have been my thing since I was like 4 or 5 years old. I've played just about any sport you can think of. I enjoyed all of them. I've learned a lot of lessons in sports and by being around others. Teamwork and determination have just about run me into the ground in my personal life because I can't accept anything less than the best. You seem like that kind of person too. I hope your knee is doing better. Next year will be better, I promise. Have a great year!
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