Hi!

Definitely got a sponge-on-a-stick...best invention ever.

Yep the braces are from Hanger. No idea how long I need to wear it - I have heard 6-8 weeks and 8-12 weeks...but there was also a ton of confusion initially over whether I needed one to shower and could put it on sitting up, so I've decided to believe no one about anything til I see the guy who did the surgery (next Friday). I do know I have 6 months til I can do anything but walk so I won't be surprised if they are conservative with the brace.

And I'm embarrassed to admit where it happened...I was at Elk Meadows Park, up in Evergreen, and we had just come out of the trees onto the grassy section again. Probably the least technical part of any ride I've done out here.

I'm also a little embarrassed to respond so quickly, but I'm beyond bored at this point from being stuck at home all week Can't wait to drive again!