You're a father, right? Eh your life is already over with, might as well give up and work on a retirement fund.
I hate you.
Jealousy.
Actually, my kids are the best thing in my life. Best gifts ever.
Not being able to play ball, run, or be active is literally killing me. It stresses me out. I hate not being able to sweat, run, and get out of breath. I went and played ball today and I'm hoping I can walk tomorrow. haha (I played half speed and still dominated and dunked on someone.... Win. Best feeling ever)
Take up water polo. Competitive, high-energy, low-impact.
If you had no cartilage in your knees, and the doctor told you to never run, play sports, or do anything with impact, would you still try and play ball if that mean having knee replacements by the age of 30. Would you consider ACI surgery?
Not being able to play ball, run, or be active is literally killing me. It stresses me out. I hate not being able to sweat, run, and get out of breath. I went and played ball today and I'm hoping I can walk tomorrow. haha (I played half speed and still dominated and dunked on someone.... Win. Best feeling ever)
I may change my answer. I thought Archie said if he continues to play then, one day, he'll need knee replacements. I know a dozen guys with knee replacements that bike, hike, etc with very little discomfort.
The thing is, the operation is not 100% successful. My dad had knee replacement surgery a few years ago and he was one of the 5% (or whatever) for whom it didn't go well. Got a bunch of scar tissue after the operation that now prevents him from straightening his knee completely. He has serious trouble walkingI now, and obviously can't run at all. It's not worth the risk.
Better to deal with it now instead of just making it worse out of pure stubborness. If you think you're depressed now, you ain't seen nothin' yet. Time to man up and accept the situation for what it is, then adapt accordingly. Water sports isn't a bad idea at all. Maybe a mountain bike? Whatever you do, living in denial and making it worse will be a HUGE mistake. Make some changes now before you **** yourself up.
Sometimes life throws you a curveball for a reason. Rather than obsessing over what you can't do anymore, look at it as a chance to find satisfaction in something you might not have otherwise. It's quite possible it'll turn out a lot better than you think.
Father time is undefeated, so instead of butting heads, try working with him.