Thanks for all the well wishes and great tips! I was telling the story to a friend of mine, and his response was "I think a woman with road rash is sexy" Only a cyclist.....

Runnergirl: I printed out the Ultimate Road Rash Guide and am fowarding it to another friend who is recovering from a bad wreck (he was hit by a car) and to our club webmaster to post on our club website. That's some great info!

Latelatebloomer: I will check with American Express, it's a long shot, but I haven't even paid for them yet! I think the demise of my new knickers bothers me more than anything else!

I haven't had a chance to go over my bike with a fine tooth comb since my friends really wouldn't let me spend to much time concentrating on it...but I will look it over more tonight...I can't wait to pick it up. I miss her! But at least I know she's in good hands, I think I trust my wrench more than my pediatrician! (hmmm..."she", I guess that answers that question...now I need to name her)