I think the only thing I would suggest would be to get a second opinion from a sports specific surgeon/doc, or even better one who is 'sporty' themselves, then at least they can understand your frustrations better than anyone else. To be honest though I was secretly hoping no one would reply to your post with anecdotal advise because this sounds like something you should not be playing games with. But dammit.. Lexx's reply was heavy, and I thought hit the nail on the head in that its very much a personal decision with yourself initially, and importantly your family, based on the best knowledge you have. Its also (I believe) not a one-and-done. Bodies, science and treatments change every day.
