Well tomorrow is the day. My 15yo dabbed his foot when he shouldn't have and completely tore his ACL, and some meniscus too. I have researched it alot and feel pretty good about full recovery, but would like to hear from those of you who have been through it. He is going to have the patella tendon autograph, which I think is the the right choice for him. I know what all the doctors say about recovery milestones, but I would like to hear what the real world says. When did normal walking start? When did it become pain free? How bad was the post surgery pain? Could you really ride a Bicycle, and swim at six weeks? Is racing again at 4 months braced realistic? Is 6 months good as new? Thanks so much for your replies, they will help a nervous parent alot