I dropped my camera and now the lens won't zoom?

I dropped my camera twice (I know… Stupid). Once on a carpet and another on a concrete ground in the span of an hour. When I tried and zoom, the lens was stuck but I could manage to push hard enough to zoom. But now, I can't zoom at all. The lens is completely stuck and when I push harder to zoom it, it makes a noise like I'm gonna crack it or something. I'm so worried I'll never be able to use it again. It's a Nikkor 18-200mm AF-S lens so it's expensive: S. Can it be fixed? Can I fix it? If not, how much will it cost to be fixed? Has anyone else had this problem?

Thanks!

Added (1). LOL Jim A… I don't need your downright attitude and you almost looking down on me. I was carrying it on my shoulder and as I was bending down, it fell.

So where was your neck or wrist strap… Hanging down and not where it should have been? Yes I'd agree… Stupid.

Yes these lenses are expensive and it's going to be expensive to repair as well… If it can be repaired.
Your best bet is to call Nikon for a repair estimate. If it can be repaired it may cost you several hundred. Or perhaps just buy another lens and perhaps even a new strap huh?

I know of no one else, professional or amateur who's ever dropped a dslr camera. That's because most of us pros, semi-pros and even semi retired pros, like me, have the neck strap around the neck before the camera even comes out of the bag. We never, ever carry a camera without the strap mounted… Never.

It can probably be fixed. The cost of that lens is enough to attempt getting it repaired. Check with Nikon, they might have a flat rate charge to fix or replace.

Sorry to hear of your misfortune.

$150 or more to fix
you decide
fix or buy new

Chances are that you've broken some of the internal gearing in your lens. I had that happen when some students were "messing around" with my camera while it was on a tripod. Another time, I was shooting an Olympic torch run when my daughter "tugged on Daddy's arm", causing my Nikon to slip off of my shoulder and hit the pavement.

Yes, it can be repaired, but, it's not covered under warranty (accidental damage) and it won't be cheap. I had a Nikon 70-300mm lens that was kicked by a spectator, as it lay next to me at a game. The lens suffered internal damage and (because it was a cheap lens) I never repaired it and moved on.

I have an 18-200mm AF-S VR, and have babied it, ever since. It's a great lens, so contact Nikon and see what the charge would be.

If you really want to know, bring it to a Nikon service center. Has anyone else had this problem? Amazingly the answer is yes. All because they fail to wear the straps around their necks.