After my ACL surgery, it has left me with a similar knee as a grandmother. I ache when it rains, and cry when I have to go up or down the stairs. I avoid lifting anything heavy because I'm a little afraid my knee won't be able to handle it. But I want to run. I am to run so bad. I actually miss it. I make excuses all the time to people, but the point is, I really wish I could run again. and jog. I'm cleared to jump rope, which was on the track to jogging. So I think I'll be able to jog soon. Today was painful. And the numb patch on my knee hurt, along with my shin. I guess it sounds a little confusing saying that a nump part hurts. But it does, even if someone hits it, or I bump it accidentally, it hurts. I just want the pain to stop and go away. If oxicodone didn't suck so much, I would be popping the pills. Sometimes it's gone all together, and I forget that I had surgery. But when I have to go up or down stairs, I am reminded constantly that I can't run just yet. I really am looking forward to that day when I can jog without a limp.