Ah, so much more good info!

I am definitely committed to maintaining as much conditioning as I can while going through this. I'm actually kind of looking forward to the freedom to focus on UB strength and core. I've got tons of workouts and equipment at home, so I'll have no trouble keeping myself occupied!

That's interesting about working the opposing calf to reduce atrophy. It must only be to a point though, right? I mean, my brother jokes about how when his cast finally came off, he had one weakling calf and one 'Scottish Highlander' calf from all the hopping around (he hated his crutches and opted to hop most of the time...ah, to be that young again!). I definitely have plans to work my quads and hamstrings with bands and things (on both legs) as best I can. I know the calf will get weak though. And that's doubly a bummer since I spent a year conditioning my calves to minimal running...I'm not looking forward to starting that process all over again!