I'm worried and I don't know what to do?!

I'm worried and I don't know what to do?

I'm 14 and I'm probably going to have to get surgery done on my knee. I don't know what people will say at school because it will probably be done during the school year. I also don't know if I will have a knee brace, or a long leg cast on after surgery. If you can can you tell me what happens during ACL Reconstruction Surgery. I don't know if the type of surgery I have makes a difference in what is put on the knee afterward.Do you think that I will also be on crutches after the surgery. The cructhes are what I'm worried about at school

Go to the link that the person provided about the Don Joy braces. I think they are the best. You will be on crutches for a very short time because you will start doing PT and they want you to get your range of motion back quickly. The brace will be on longer. Crutches can be kind of fun..really not a problem. You can get really good very quickly, and get around very fast. Stairs are a pain, but then you just use one and the banister on the other side. Give someone the other crutch..they will think that's cool. You really have nothing to worry about..remember the doctor and the PT work for YOU! You have a young knee..really you will be fine, and feel really dumb with all the worrying. Just start taking care of business and that will take your mind off it. Once you know the program, then you can pick something else to worry about. Like what outfits will look the coolest with a knee brace:} Get some cool stickers or something to accessorize the brace. Honestly, you will get more attention from guys than you ever thought possible. You're not old enough to drive, so that isn't an issue. You're an athlete..athlete's get injured. That is part of the deal..this is your first injury..it won't be the last. You broke it..they will fix it..simple. Just like a car. Call your volley ball coach..she may know someone, and can be a good support for you.