I am nearly 40, this was the first time I have ever required crutches. I had to get my cartilage smoothed out from my knee, and now I am told to only walk when I need to. 4 to 8 weeks on crutches. Like hell. I'll be off of them if I have a choice by next week. This really makes me realize how out of shape I am. Once I am back in working order, I am going to be a gym rat I think getting back into shape. Hopefully good news comes soon, because I was told I need a chest x-ray because they are afraid I may of aspirated during the surgery. Joy.