Double knee scope- any suggestions?

Ran a marathon, okay let's be honest, a half marathon last Novemeber. Afterwards I was in more pain than expected. I rested the legs cause I had not planned to start training for this season till the spring. I had been dealing with some plantar fascitis issues and though my knee pain, when I started running again, was still related to having some residual p.f. issues. My wife finally convinced me to see a orthopedic surgeon: Bad news hit hard. I actually deal with medical issues well. I like watching them take blood or even cutting flesh: have sort of a bio/vet background. I started to get really hot and light headed, sweating then came on with a slight knot in the stomach. After I heald back the puking feeling, I finally looked the surgeon in the eyes and said: " I did not hear a word you said. Can you right it down for me?" He then said bluntly I needed surgery to repair a left stained ACL with a foreign body and a left torn medial meniscus and I might as well have both repaired at the same time.

I am having training withdrawl. I have been lifting and using the eliptical. Has any one had similar injuries/surgeries? How was the recovery? How quickliy were you able to start training again??

Any info/help/support is appreciated!!!!!!!