The Doc

So today Laura and I went to the Docs to see what he could see. "What should look like a dark black thick rope, is a sort of gray blob..."

So the journey begins. The Doc thankfully recommends Physical Therapy first. He is pretty confident that it will be enough for my non-professional sports playing self. I tend to agree. I'm going to hit it hard and see what I can accomplish.

The way I see it, worst case scenario I can't play soccer anymore. That doesn't mean I can't coach! Also Laura and I discussed snowboarding. That will probably require a brace mostly for protection. The Doc tells us that in the case of a PCL tear a brace helps only minimally. I've found conflicting reports on the internet. But since I'm not exactly going to be taking snaps for the Buffalo Bills I think I'll be allright with the PT.

I'm also convincing myself of these facts as much as I am sitting here describing them to the internet. I've read easily 100 articles covering everything from the various procedures to the pros and cons of non-surgical vs surgical treatments.

What it really boils down to is the feeling of being less than 100%. My entire life I've spent thrashing away at my body and pushing it to its physical, mental and emotional limits. So I have probably been taking it for granted over the last decade. And now I have to face the fact that I won't be 100%.

This is not going to be easy.