I had my ACL operated on April last year after tearing it 8 moths before playing netball. It took me almost 6 months to recover the injury, strengthening the surrounding muscles. At that time I decided not to return to netball but focus on my running.

I didn't have to have surgery but if I wanted to play sports which involved changing direction, twisting and turning then having surgery would be benefical, as a PE teacher I choose to have surgery.

It really wasn't that painful, the physio was hard but nothing worse than when recovering from the initial injury. My knee is now more secure and feels much better when playing sports. I do still get some pain and swelling but nowhere near as bad as before surgery.

I would say go for it.