Well, it's now over 4 months since the accident. I developed a dvt in that leg right at the end of my 8 weeks in the wheelchair. The clot had broken off and gone to my lungs, but I had no lung symptoms, just a bunch of pulmonary embolisms. The clot bought me another week in the hospital. Finally, after about 11 weeks, I was allowed to put my full weight on that leg.

The joint feels good. They cut a couple of muscles to do the surgery and I have a lot of stiffness and soreness. When the dvt was diagnosed, the leg was a bit swollen, but its back to normal. My knee on that leg is a bit swollen still, but the rest is good.

I'm hoping to get back on the bike this weekend and see how it goes. I have my primary doctor's blessing and my wife's blessing. I can't actually get my good leg over the bike yet (yes, I've tried), but I think I can do it.

This has been a long, painful journey. And while it is far from over, I think I'll be okay.