Thanks everyone for the advice. I don't swim but maybe it's time I start? LOL
I'll probably do some walking and I see this as an oppoutunity to really start working out on my upper body. More core work and all that jazz. I was planning to start that in a month or two once it gets too cold to ride but now is a good time to start as any I guess.
The doc just said to take some Advil or something along those lines to relieve some of the discomfort. He said the PT should really help make things feel better quickly so I'm hoping that's the case. And I agree, this is not something to slack on and I am one to take these things seriously. I love to ride and I don't want to mess myself up by thinking the minute I feel better I'll go out and ride 30 miles. Though the mind is willing.....