As a brief update I spent the day arguing with my insurance and talking surgery with my Doctor. I found the oppertunity today to ask about the recovery period and how extended it has the potential to be. Considering I wasn't really able to find much conclusive answers in my own research. I asked how long until I was able to excercise. He said that I should be good to go in a week. He's reccomending two though but I can start as soon as I can bare the pain. As he walked away he said "I was working out 3 days after mine" haha I guess my Doc is both a tough ass and a smart ass. But thanks for all your good wishes and continued support. Looks like this will be over before I know it !!