Replying to ACL x2

Havent posted in a long ass time but i feel like there will be a few people in here that would have experience so i am back.

After an injury february 2018, it has now been over a year since I have been on skis. First time in 22 years i havent skied even once in a winter, due to stability not being there, and waiting to see a surgeon.
Today i finally had my consultation in banff with the surgeon. I went in there believing my right knee had a full acl tear. Turns out it was, but years back an injury had to my left knee had also resulted in a torn acl. Now i am set to be having both knees operated on 8 weeks apart this fall. Skiing and sledding winter 2019/20 isnt going to happen for me.
Here i am asking you guys what steps you took before and after surgery, and what skiing was like after recovery. Thanks in advance.