Mariano Rivera thanks fans before and after surgery

Mariano Rivera finally had surgery on his torn ACL which the 42-year-old suffered in early May.

Before the operation he thanked his fans for all the support and prayers. Once he woke up from anesthesia, he quickly tweeted again.

My surgery was a success, it went perfectly. I am looking forward to beginning my rehab soon. Thanks as always for your prayers. #GodBless

— Mariano Rivera (@MarianoRivera) June 12, 2012

We’re glad to hear the surgery went well and we hope to see him back to full strength next season!

@MarianoRivera I'm so happy for you and your family that the surgery went well!!!

— Philip Alan (@PalPal67) June 12, 2012

@MarianoRivera Great news, Mr Rivera. We all be seeing the Sandman entering again to close out another victory. Good luck with rehab!

— Jim DeRosa (@JDeRo23) June 12, 2012

@MarianoRivera Even though I'm a Red Sox fan, I hope to see you back on the mound again someday soon #bestcloserever

— Collin Henry (@chedda9) June 12, 2012

@MarianoRivera Mo your the greatest. You will be back stronger than ever! God bless

— Gerald Barbon (@barbongj718) June 12, 2012

Congrats to @MarianoRivera for a successful surgery. ACL injuries suck but have a speedy recovery so u can come back and dominate!!

— John Cavaliere (@CoachCav23) June 12, 2012

@MarianoRivera That's great news, Mo! So happy to hear it went well. Best of luck w/ rehab and look forward to seeing you back in pinstripes

— Teresa Andreani (@ttino24) June 12, 2012

@MarianoRivera Get well, and remember my bros in the Tampa Yankees crew will take care of you!

— Sciortino Giuliano, PhD (@Giuliano1922) June 12, 2012