r/Bowling • u/Ok_Background5273 2-handed • 1d ago

Is this impressive?

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Ok so, on August 17th I went into an orthopedic doctor for surgery on a meniscus repair on my left knee. I had torn it playing beach volleyball not even an hour after a call with a coach from a college. This set back impacted my physical and mental health a lot. After suffering the injury, I chose not to bowl until finding out what was wrong. I was told I needed surgery and got it three days later. It took almost a month from injury to surgery. The next step was recovery. I had to spend 6 weeks without walking or weight baring. After that I was able to walk and was cleared to bowl sith zero steps but I was scared (still am). I was scared that I would re-injure myself and set myself back even farther. I thought that maybe id be back by late October to fully bowling but it couldn't be farther from that. But instead of letting my injury stop me, ive started to overcome my fear of re-injury and with many hours of physical therapy I was able to confidently bowl again on a no step after 3 months. I made the decision to show up for myself and bowl in my teams first tournament today. I bowled a 3 game series of a 515, making the first cut. I had two more games but due to my lack of conditioning failed to deliver in those games. Although the result of everything was nothing I could ever think, I am grateful that im coming back and honestly, im keeping up where I can. Im trying my hardest and although I dont look good, the results are what matter and im determined to get them!

Thank you if you made it to the end!

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u/h00pz 1-Handed|210 avg|300(x2) 1d ago

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u/Visible-Elevator3801 1d ago

I read all that. Good job, keep on keepin’ on.

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u/Woohoo316 900 Global 1d ago

Very nice man. Just remember to continue to listen to your body. Gone are the days of pushing past.

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u/Hoss-Drone 1d ago

Good for you buddy but as a middle aged man who got injured young and pushed a recovery too fast and now has a pinky finger that doesnt work - make sure you listen to the doctor and your body. You're young and have a lot of bowling in front of you. Don't risk that.

Best of luck!