So I had my surgery yesterday. I did everything they asked me to in terms of my prehab, just doing some quad exercises and trying to keep the leg strong, working with Greek a little bit and always icing it.
Yesterday everything went well, as far as I can tell. I feel good. My leg’s still kind of numb, so I’m just taking a lot of antibiotics and pain killers. I’m just trying to heal up. Right now I’m just groggy and tired, so forgive me if this blog is a little short.
The plan now is to rehab at the hospital for like 10 days, just some light rehab. I’ll stay laid up, keep some ice on the knee and that’s pretty much it. I do get to travel back and forth to home, which is good, I just go back to the hospital for the rehab every day.
I just want to say to everyone showing me support: Thanks a lot. I appreciate it, and you know I’ll be back next year, ready to get going in a hurry.
I’ve been able to keep up with the rest of the running backs since I’ve been gone, and I am most definitely impressed. They’re stepping up big. Especially Peyton, with me and him being rookies and being able to contribute and help the team win, that’s what we play for — to get the W. Peyton is doing big things and I’m happy the rookie class is stepping up like that, all over the field.
I’m focused on rehabbing right now, but I know Thanksgiving is coming up right around the corner. What are all of you doing for the holidays? My mom’s coming in town and she will cook up some home-cooked food. We do the whole nine. It’s not a question of what we cook on Thanksgiving, it’s more like — what do we not cook?
I can’t wait to just grub and spend some time with my mom and my brother.
I just want to say thanks again to everyone, and I’ll check in with you next Thursday while I’m getting ready to eat.
Tags: 2009, Family, Rehab, Ryan Torain, Surgery, Thanksgiving
Thats great news Ryan, and we all look forward to seeing you ‘hit the hole’ next year. Being English and living in England, we don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, but I will be staying up to the early hours watching (American) Football just like I always do
On a quick note when I read, “to get the W. Peyton is doing big things and I’m happy the rookie class is stepping up like that, all over the field”, I spent 5 minutes trying to figure out what Walter Peyton had to do with anything, then it finally clicked!
Good luck with your rehab, and keep in touch!
Glad to hear the surgery was a success ! Things happen for a reason and all I can say is “You were running circles around that team before the injury. I really like your running style ,Strong and aggressive!!!! Looking forward to seeing you ouit there next year!! Stay focused and motivated!! P.S. Dont put on too many pounds over the holidays!!!! Much Love,Ya Boy “JUNKYARD” frm KALI !!!!
Man you sure did look good in the Cleveland game. Just keep your head up. I canit wait to see you suit up next year for us. Happy Thanksgiving man.
Hey Ryan, keep your head up. You really looked great against the Browns and your attitude toward these unfortunate injuries has been really encouraging and speaks volumes about your character and your desire to play in the NFL. Glad that your a part of the Broncos. I am sure I speak for many many Broncos fans across the country when I say that we wish you a healthy recovery and are looking forward you in orange, white, and blue. Take care of yourself, and have a great Thanksgiving!
u did great out there man ur awesome keep up the good work and tell champ and D.J. to get better soon
Cant wait 2 see u next year
(The Torrain Train) Full Speed Ahead All Aboard
I wish you all the best Ryan… heal up fast and just because of you I can’t wait till next season. 2 games and not enough carries… I’m so anxious to see you in a full season. Stay positive… we are all behind you 100%. Glad to hear your surgery went well… have a great Thanksgiving, enjoy the home cooked meal (I always do) and get some rest.
You’re an awesome guy and football player. The world could use more people like you. You’re already irreplacable in my book. Can’t wait to see you next season. Stay strong.
Keep believing…
GO BRONCOS!!!!!
I’m glad everything went well for you with your surgery. Thanks so much for continuing the blog even tho you’re not feeling so great!! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! Glad to hear that you’re mom is coming to town to visit. What about Grammies?? Is she coming too?? Cheer loud with us this Sunday….its Raiders week
Happy Thanksgiving!! See ya next week!!
Oh…and as far as what I’m doing for Thanksgiving. My cousin is having a baby on Monday. So everyone will be together at my grandma’s house….about 25 of us
Then for the weekend I’m studying my butt off for finals the following week. Awesome. Have a good one!!
I’m just hanging out and doing work for grad school on Thanksgiving. I am away from Denver, so I will probably watch a little football and call my family. I’m sorry to see you go down, especially after such good running. i wish you a strong recovery and some time without injury when this is said and done. Happy Holidays Ryan.
Hi Ryan!! Grammies here … just wanted you to know I’m praying for a speedy recovery … I’m so glad you’re doing so well .. and to hear your mom is able to be with you and Chris for Thanksgiving … you’re getting some of her good ole home-cooking for a change … please ask her to call me and I’ll share some more recipes … she’s a doll. Love you much!… talk to you over the holidays. Peace Out! GO BRONCOS GOOOOOOOOO!!!
I sincerely want to wish all the Bronco Fans, staff and supporters a Blessed Thanksgiving!…….. BAADLADYBRONCO
Ry,
You’re going to be our next great RB here in “The Nation”. Keep up your rehab for a fast recovery! You are truly gifted and will take this league by storm next year. On a different note… I beg of you to change your number from 42 to something in the 30′s. I personally like 33 for you, it fits you great! 42 is a bad luck number to you. Get rid of it!
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Ry,
You’re going to be our next great RB here in “The Nation”. Keep up your rehab for a fast recovery! You are truly gifted and will take this league by storm next year. On a different note… I beg of you to change your number from 42 to something in the 30′s. I personally like 33 for you, it fits you great! 42 is a bad luck number to you. Get rid of it!
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203KS
Hey Ryan,
Im glad to hear that your surgery went well!! Now as fast as this year is flying by you will be on that field in no time!! Cant wait!!…..until then I get to look forward to reading your blogs every week
Im glad that you get to spend some time with your mom on Thanksgiving. (By the way your Grammies is adorable)
Well I have family coming in from California next week so we will be taking them shopping for the kiddies and taking them up to Blackhawk and fun things like that…..Thanksgiving day I will be grubbin and watchin football with my brothers and just kickin it with the family.
Hope you have a good Thanksgiving!! Take care of yourself!
Most of my family is out there in Colorado or Utah.
I’ll be working Thanksgiving day. Got to keep the planes flying!
My wife & I might have a few friends over sometime over that weekend, but nothing to exciting.
Hang in there! Its interesting to hear what your going through. I’m sure next year will be better for you!
What’s up Bro ? I’m glad that surgery went well…………. This rookie class is great and I hope Josh Barrett can get in on the action soon…. I am waiting for him to get promoted to the active roster…….. This Thanksgiving is gonna be pretty wack for my family, both of my brothers are in prison so it will just be me, my mom, and my pops…….My sister has to go to the in-laws so we won’t be able to have the holliday with her or my two nieces either……… I hope you and your family have a happy Thanksgiving…..Stay safe.
get healthy happy thanksgiving i hope its good dude.
Ryan i am glad you are doing well after the surgery and hope you have a speedy recover.
Hey Train,
Good to see the surgery went well. Hope the recovery is fast! Have a great Thanksgiving to yourself, your family, and your Grandma!
-CB123
Very good Ryan, I hope rehab goes well! I couldn’t wait to see you play, and unfortunately you got injured again.
I can’t wait until next season, you looked great in that game! Hope you have a good thanksgiving, and everything heals up quickly!
You’re a good kid Ryan, nothing but the best to you. Heal well!
Good to hear you’re doing good. Will be looking forward to your return next season. Glad you have your family coming in to spend the holiday with you. We will be traveling to my wife’s sisters house this year. Have a Happy Thanksgiving and good luck with the rehab.
Go Broncos!
Enjoy your family on Thanksgiving, congrats on the successful surgery, and………..GO BRONCOS!!!
Thanks for the update, Ryan. For our Thanksgiving, we plan to eat all kinds of food and I’m really looking forward to the pies my aunt makes. She always brings really good banana cream pie over. Other than that, there will be lots of football and I think the Eagles-Cardinals game will be the best of all. Hopefully, rehab continues to go well for you.
dude glad to hear your surgery went good. i was in such shock when it happened, you were having a great game against Cleveland. Cant wait to see you get back on the field next year.
Im glad to hear the surgery went well. I cant wait till your back on the field. I cant believe you still wrote a blog, now thats dedication to the fans! Which of course we appreciate.
I cant wait for Thanksgiving myself! We are going to have turkey, mash potatoes, stuffing, pies, cheesecakes, everything you can imagine. I get to make the desserts, which is usually my job since I make some pretty amazing desserts if I do say so myself haha. But I love to bake and cook, and see my family. Especially with all the college food Im eating I cant wait for a real meal!
GO BRONCOS!!!
~Ashley
I’m glad to see you’re beginning your rehab Ryan. I really hope everything goes smoothly. The Cleveland game showed that (even though it was just one half) you have the potential to be a big part of this team’s success a la TD. Show to put more pressure on you, but seeing you run reminded me a lot of watching him. Not exactly like him but very similar. So keep up the good work and I really hope we get to see in training camp making big strides. Take care and God bless. Also, have a great Thanksgiving.
Glad to hear the surgery went well. Good to see your staying positive through all this injury trouble. I really enjoy reading your blog. Keep up the rehab and have a great thanksgiving!
Good to hear about the surgerey, hope you can have more games like the one in New England,but with out the season ending injuries.
Please thank Peyton for doing the Mile High Salute!! That fired me up!! Love it!! Happy Thanksgiving!!
Glad to here it was a success. Next season we will be a force to be reckoned with that is if the injuries don’t kill us like they did this season we must have broken the NFL record for most injuries in a season and most season ending injuries. It sucks though because it’s going to be hard for everyone to get paid. I’m going to my grandparents house they live on a 33 acre land a few miles from anything so it’s kind of nice not to hear noise, but it stinks that I can’t like walk to the store or anywhere else, but I can walk to the beach. Have a good thanksgiving!
Glad surgery went well, and hope rehab and everything goes well. I can’t wait to see you rush for 1000+ yards next season.
Hey Ryan,
It’s good to hear the surgery went well and you’re starting to rehab. Any chance of playing again before the end of the season – or maybe in the playoffs? I think you and the other RBs are definitely due to catch a break and get some serious playing time. Can’t say enough about how Peyton Hillis and Spencer Larson have filled in though.
Hopefully we can turn things around against the Jets on Sunday. Tough game, but I know we’re a lot better than what we showed against the Raiders. My son lives in New Jersey and works in NYC so he is hoping to go to the game. Don’t worry, he’s still a Bronco fan and will be yelling for us. Do you still get to make the trip even though you’re on IR?
Glad to know your mom and brother will be coming to see you for Thanksgiving. Our daughter and some friends will be coming to have dinner with us – but not until Friday. So it’ll be Thanksgiving, turkey and all, just a day late.
Have a great Thanksgiving and hang in there with that rehab. Looking forward to seeing you back on the field ASAP.