I had meniscus surgery and they literally had me walking to the washroom as soon as I woke up from the anesthesia... I don't know why people think that will be such a big issue... it'll heal probably far quicker than the ACL will, especially if he's not putting any weight on that leg for a few months. Without any kind of PT I think I was back within 2-3 months. I'd be more worried about how the ACL recovery is if its a rupture (vs a tear)