Lin has surgery, posts pictures from hospital

Photo from Jeremy Lin's facebook account (facebook.com/jeremylin17)

NEW YORK — Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin has had surgery on his injured left knee, and posted a picture on Twitter of himself recovering in his hospital bed.

The Knicks say Lin had successful surgery on a chronic small meniscal tear in his left knee.

Lin tweeted: “Praise God for a successful surgery…road to recovery! Lets go. Much love to the fans for your support and kind words.”

The procedure was performed by team orthopedist Dr. Answorth Allen at the Hospital for Special Surgery.

Lin is expected to be out for about six weeks.

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