After almost a full week in the hospital, I'm back home where I belong. After a full day/nite at home, I'm READY to get back to the hospital. Shit! I thought I was doing good being up and about and working out the leg. I get home and this thing won't let me get up on it now. My entire leg looks like a tree trunk (dark wood and all) and doesn't move well. I'm okay as long as I don't make any sudden moves, but if I have it up and then get ready to answer the door I am in severe pain for the first few minutes until all the fluids start flowing again. I figure it *has* to be either Redshad or Louie ringing my doorbell and then running away before I get there....they're notorious for that! I was hoping to get to do some riding this weekend and be back to the office this coming week. When I told the docs/RNs these plans in the hospital, they just laughed. Now I know why. I tried to put on a shoe yesterday afternoon and the best I could do was a sock...and even that was too tight. I tried for the shoe, and even pulling all the laces out I still wasn't able to get past my toes. Now, everyone who knows me knows I'm too into safety to be riding one of these bikes without shoes. As much as I scrape the toes off the shoes/boots while riding, it'd take a few coats of polish off my toes without the shoes. So, I want everyone to know that it's not because I'm being a usenet pussy that I'm not out riding and ripping up the roads. I hope you guys enjoy the shit out of riding...it's a good day for it! WTF? I always miss out on the best riding days!!!!