So, things are progressing as they should so far. I’ve had a couple follow-up appointments with the doctors. My leg is healing up well, but I’m still only allowed toe-touch (non-weight bearing) – I was a little disappointed, but it is to be expected. One thing this whole thing is teaching me is patience – which I seem to have none of when it comes to most everything in life. My back doctor appointment was pretty crazy. I saw my x-rays for the first time which made everything a lot more real to me. I hadn’t seen any films when I was in the hospital. It’s one thing to hear that you have a burst fracture in your L2 vertebrae, but to actually see what that means is an entirely different story, and quite an emotional one for me. But, it is what it is.
Most days have been okay, though dealing with post trauma and some times some anger and all that healing stuff happens. I’m usually still in pretty good spirits, but some days are hard. I can’t decide right now whether I’m happy when it’s a gloomy rainy day or not. Some times it makes me gloomier, but then it’s a little better than a sunny day when I can’t get out there and ride or really enjoy the sun – so yes, some times I’m glad that Portland has seen 2 days of “spring/summer” so far 
I’m still trompin’ around in my brace – which after talking with the doc sounds like I should be able to try to take it off and see what happens (providing everything is stable) in 3 months – after which we’ll monitor for a few weeks and then see about starting some basic PT. So, currently, I’m in limbo. I can do baby range of motion PT for my leg and nothing for my back. I’ve been trying keigel-style exercises for my abs I just lie there and clench and unclench, making sure to not arch my back or anything. It feels pretty cool and gives me something to think about while I’m lying on my recliner, watching Arrested Development. (I already finished all seasons of Reno 911). :)
I have come to a realization that I am thankful for many random things – like seeing the sky. The blue sky was the first thing I saw after flipping through the air and landing on my back in the accident and it was confirmation that I was alive (only milliseconds prior to feeling the agonizing pain in my left leg and back). Also, I am thankful for my toes. That was one of the next things I realized as I was lying there with my body trying to go into shock – that I could move my fingers and toes. – and man, I drop A LOT of stuff around the house and my toes sure come in handy. These are some things I have discovered that my grabber can’t pick up, but my toes can:
1. My iphone
2. My ipad
3. A credit card or thin plastic item
4. A CD
5. A cord to a blow dryer
And that’s just a start. So, yes, I’m thankful for my talented toes and that they still work 100% And of course for the opportunity to increase their mobility and agility. :)
So, that’s about it. Just recovering. Here’s a pic showing what my leg looked like in the hospital right after the accident and what it looks like right now. A little gruesome, but it’s definitely getting better
The Top image is 1 month after the accident
