just joined the forum so you and i haven't met. but sorry to hear about your injury. i shattered my left knee, compound fracture style about 12 years ago and drumming was a big part of my recovery. my hi hat independence actually improved from all the work. just stay with all your physical therapy, listen to your doctors, and stay positive. you'll heal up just fine. swimming is also super good. very low impact, but a good hard workout. i also had 2 broken elbows, two broken wrists (one completely shattered, more compound fractures) and a cracked skull at the same time. (i fell 30 feet onto some concrete, and yes i'm lucky to be alive). i had no choice but to go through some lifestyle changes. but 12 years out i can honestly say, it was good for me to go through it, and drumming/learning to play guitar again was a big part of my recovery. i started drumming more to ease my frustration with not being able to play guitar. it made me rethink what how and why i play. and now i'll never take another note for granted. best of luck for a speedy recovery.

Ouch and good luck with the surgery.

Hope you'll get better soon!

Our prayers are with you.

Best wishes for fast recovery...

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Thanks to all of you for your comments and best wishes.

I'll let you know my surgery date when I find out...and will keep you all posted on how I'm doing.

My best wishes and thanks again for taking time to write me here.

Marc