Many thanks, had a 10 fold improvement in the past week alone. Rib's & the like will be ok at 8 weeks, it's purely the leg which'll take another 2-4 months, 12" metal rods and screws having been knocked/screwed in. I presume a bit of pain may continue in later life
And just for general info (Nb. Given the useful info on the subject in this thread), the primary injury/surgery repair required the inserting of a 12" Intramedullary Nail and a couple of screws to hold the femur together. Painful beyond belief, the leg swollen to literally twice a normal size., but timetable of recovery hasn't been impossible to date; 9 days immobile in a Major Trauma Unit followed by 9 days in the same unit where 20' walks on a full frame was possible. Then on discharge, 3 weeks on double crutches, where 0.25-.0.75 mile daily walks were possible. And then 3 weeks on a single crutch, with distance and ease of walking improving remarkably.
NHS have issued a generic "No bike" for six months, though I'm sure an exceptionally slow speed (2-4mph), level ride immediately around town will be possible within 2.5 months of the injury. Due to it being January, cold, wet, grey, haven't tried the actual bike yet, other than spinning the pedals indoors. But at 10.5 weeks, no issue with "spinning" on an exercise bike for 40 minute sessions, at minimal resistance and low HRM (I.e. 60-65% max heart rate). Took the bike out precisely quarter of a year following the smashed up leg/surgery.. Short, minimal distances (15 miles), slow speed, purely to obtain movement of the leg. 4 No. such rides during February.
And at fiveteen weeks post-accident, had the first "proper" ride. Purely the 28.5 mile I'd normally do as a quick evening spin and though I kept the speed down and the pressure off the recovering leg, a decent ride was quite possible. And a several mile walk without using a crutch has been quite possible. Both final ride and walk caused significant aches, requiring 48 Hr's with little or no movement to allow rest & recovery, but nothing was strained. And twenty weeks post-accident, have done 144 miles in week twenty without an issue. Short 18-32 mile rides, no issue getting up hills, a decent enough pace, could easily have pushed the bike along more quickly if I'd wanted. Effectively back to normal, it's more a case that I'll take it a bit easier than normal for another month or so, purely until CT Scans/X Rays have proved bones are all fully recovered (Nb. Worth taking it easy for days'/months, to ensure it's all fully repaired)