Having some emotions... My tri-season is shot until 2010 :-(

I cringed when I read that.  Sorry to hear that you'll be sidelined for awhile.  Do what you can, but try to enjoy some of that free time.

You'll come back stronger!

Stupid double post.

Wow... You'll be going through essentially what I'm going through right now -- starting all over again from a completely missed season. But they're giving you a good long-term outlook. Keep looking at that silver lining!

go get it fixed and plan some end of 2009 races - you will be out there just stick to sprints and maybe an OLY....

hang in there!

Bummer.  But as some one said, you should end up a faster swimmer.

Keep up updated.

sorry about the bad news.  who knows, maybe in the end a little perspective and time off will be the best thing ever.  besides, the pool is your friend! 

so sorry K....

take it easy...

Kristen, I am so very, very sorry.

It's true, you might have to make good friends with swimming. But you'll be able to develop a heckuva aerobic base with that.

Might be able to do pool running faster than land running post-surgery.

In the meanwhile, many loving thoughts and prayers for you.

Sorry to hear about the knee injury.  The good news is that these types of knee surgeries are pretty routine now for most good sports medicine surgeons.   If you live in a town with a big time college football program find out who is the team orthopedic surgeon and go to him/her.  That person will be well aquanted with knee injuries.

When I did my first one I was a student at FSU, I went to the FSU football team orthopedic surgeon, best move I made. 

Good luck...sorry

Ouch, ouch, ouch. So sorry, K. I have had three knee surgeries and know what you're facing. While it's not easy, it's also not permanent. You will find things to focus on, and while it might not be tri-specific, it will give you new strengths and perspectives.

 Swimming, weights, yoga...you'll increase your strength and your functional range of motion. If I know you (and I think I do know you) you're not going to be sitting around feeling sorry for yourself.

You hang tough, sister!

Poo. I have had long standing knee problems... for as long as I've had legs, I've had knee issues. Be good to your knees. Take the time to do whatever rehab they prescribe. Take the time to recover and don't push them. You will miss your knees when they are gone. ( I have limited ROM in both, leaving me unable to squat, kneel, or sit on my knees... I also look ridiculous trying to get up off the floor )

But I didn't take the appropriate time after my very first injury, to recover properly. I was in college, I didn't have a car to drive to PT, and I didn't care, quite honestly. I care now, though.

Good luck. There's no reason why you shouldn't be able to swim. Work that upper body, girlfriend. 

Kristin:

Sorry for the bad news....does this mean no jumping up and down if/when PSU goes to title game???  Please stick around BT...I enjoy your musings.....

Best of luck Kristin...I have had that surgery x2 and with the rehab and technology today you will be as good as new when it is all over. 

Enjoy the swimming and the extra time you can now spend at the park.

Steve

I know that feeling all to well.  Pick a long term goal, and be safe working toward it.  The emotions do run up and down, but if you have a goal and ultimate "I'm back" point in mind, it'll be the sweetest feeling when you get there.