I agree with Shimpie's suggestions, especially massaging the contents of Vitamin E capsules into your skin.

I also recently read a recommendation for Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Scar Serum with Vitamin E (though I have not tried it personally). A gal purchased it for her C-section scar and discovered it's improving her stretch marks, too. "noticed a dramatic improvement in the overall look and feel of my abdomen after just a few days of using the serum. It’s super oily and greasy and takes forever to fully rub in, but at less than 12 bucks? I ain’t complaining." I can't say that it's guaranteed to work for your scars, but it may be worth a shot.

In the meantime, don't be afraid to show those scars off. You earned them while being a tough cookie! While the world might say we should view them as unattractive, they are a sign of your active and healthy lifestyle (my knees have had uglier years, for sure). And thankfully, for the esteem, they will fade. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. (And I'm also glad that you and sydney did not have more serious injuries.)