Do you have a FX shoulder or collarbone? Collarbone fractures are cyclings' most common injury. I've had two and unfortunately the last one (which occurred 7/4/2003) did not heal properly so I'm now scheduled for surgery to pin and graft the fracture site in hopes it will heal completely. Why do I tell you this? Well, two weeks after the last FX I was back in spin classes and I was riding in less than 8 even though the injury was not totally healed. Probably wasn't the best thing to do. For at least 6 weeks, give the FX a rest and let it start mending properly. It's a fairly painful injury so you'll know when it's OK to ride again, when the pain is all gone (and your are off the Vicodin!).

PS: The worse thing for me was not being able to wear a bra. I just couldn't go out without having one on (my chest is too big, and they are real which means they need support). Also not being able to do my hair. That was a drag. It's nice to have someone at home to help you out. I'm not looking forward to this surgery 'cause it means being home again, all alone and having to try to do some with one arm pinned to my side. Tough!