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Yes, it sucks, but life will go on. Remember, by being patient with the healing process you're making an investment in the rest of your life.
If you're careful and there are no other severely complicating factors you will almost certainly be able to play again. This will take awhile, but it will be temporary. Don't skip physio sessions, and enjoy the ultrasoud and other treatments the (hopefully cute) physiothereapists will give ya.
Having done the under-the-knife thing three times my recommendation when you get your evaluation is to tell them you are, or are hoping to, play at a high level (hopefully you're being honest). If surgery is only partially indicated they may elect not to knife ya if they think you're just a weekend warrior or hockey is not all that important to you. Surgery is often the fastest way to a full recovery - don't be afraid of it, they can do amazing things with knees these days.
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