ahhhh! I'm having surgery on my acl in 6 days and i have to say, i'm a bit nervous! not so much about the actual surgery as much as the pain and recovery. can anyone tell me what i'm in store for? I know there is going to be pain involved! but how severe? My doctor has opted for the allograft because he says my knee cap is too small for my hamstring, has anyone ever heard of that? also, does anyone have any tips for a faster, um more pleasant recovery?