Sleeping with stimulation machines and keeping on top of painkillers.

I woke after surgery with a huge weight lifted and an incredible cup of tea.

It’s the day before the operation and all the preparation is done. All that’s left is to try and stay positive

Now that I have a date for the operation, it’s just a waiting game.

I knew what was coming, but it still hit me like a ton of bricks

Today I got all the details, three weeks after the injury

It’s a waiting game until I get the full, confirmed diagnosis. In the meantime, I can get busy with prehab.

A quiet clinic, a loud machine, and a subtle clue.

In a clean and modern clinic, I made my first visit to a new knee consultant.

It’s time to see the physio in person and get a physical examination.

A welcome distraction and a chance to remember there are more important things in life.

The symptoms of this injury are different to my previous ACL tears.. but I am still preparing for the worst.

A restless nights sleep and the first medical appointment.

On a typical Tuesday night football game, a familiar story starts.