Just my 2cents here-
I don't know how old you are but can tell you that we all have a limited amount of time in this existence. At 47y/o I'm really feeling the years of physical abuse I've heaped upon myself playing basketball, football, doing martial arts, and all the stupid "accidents" I've had along the way. Some days I can barely move my knees, my back is stiff and hurts like hell, and the list could go on and on. I'll be damned if I'll let any of that keep me from doing the things that I really want to do right now. I have 5y/o and 14y/o sons and intend to have as good a time as I can with them. So what if I sprain or dislocate my knees again, or my back takes a holiday. If we are having a good time, that's all that matters to me. F**K the pain! I can take stuff for that if I have to. Sure I could sit on my ass (and have, trust me) and wish things could be different, but I'd rather do what I can while I can. Just go for whatever you feel up to man! Live life while you can! When your son is old enough, take him hunting and fishing and just hobble along as best you can- that's what I do most days. It doesn't detract from our good times and it won't from yours. Get that new bike and RIDE that sucker like you mean it!!! :ride:
I wish you the absolute best my friend. May your pain be tolerable and your mind at ease.