It might not be as bad as you think. Two years ago I had all the cartilage removed from my knee and the next week I was dragging a deer out of the field. Ive had 4 knee surgeries and only one has put me out more than a few weeks. Had two during college, due to athletics and two others this past 10 years. Also had ankle surgery that didn’t keep me out of the field. Rehab before, it will help you recover quicker.