I don't mean to sound trite, but a second, and perhaps third opinion might be good. Sorry to hear of your plight. I fractrued my tibial plateau while water skiing a bit over a week ago. No pain, and I feel like I could walk, but doc said to be on crutches for 12 weeks. The timing of this bites. I must say though, that its nice there's a board like this for those of us in sorry shape to support one anohter, and commiserate a bit. No advice you haven;t heard before -- lots of liquids, joint movement, strecth, walk, lots of viatmins and no drugs. Best to you.