well i thought i'd do an update lol. I had the op almost 11 weeks ago now. I'm pretty much back to normal as far as getting up in themorning and living an average day. I still can't ride until 11th January, although i've already set the date for 27th December, the first day rampworx is open after christmas. (I'm gonna get all new pads for crimbo as a celebration!) I have been in Physio weekly since the op, doing menial exercises for the mostpart, but the last few week's they've stepped it up for me so i can build some good strength and size. My leg has shrunk so much that it's almost down to the size of a normal mans leg now, while the good leg remains wider than the hoover dam. Which is no good for choosing leathers for my motorbike! Wearing the leathers, the right leg is almost skin tight and the bad leg ccould fit another leg in the spare space! I can now feel a long groove up my hamstring where they harvested the graft from, which is strange lol. The leg bends to about 100 degree's now ad has a fair degree of stability, but it is really weak, which is where the physio, swimming pool and gym comes in. I have hyst returned from a meet with my surgeon, who despite being happy with the result and my progress, has given me another 3 weeks off work!! I was happy to return this monday and was expecting it, so for him to say this is a god send! My boss has had the same op on his knee and so totally understands the situation. I'll be back to normal riding within the year though, which is the best feeling ever. I have got so used to living without my bike that it's normal now, although i know when i get on the bike and do some riding, it's going to be the best present i could ever get! 195 days to go! Bongo PS. i'm a fat f**ker now! but i don't give a toss! it's amazing when you don't care, becasue you keep eating the pizza that you love and know you shouldn't!